Thursday, October 29, 2009

Energy’s Hidden Costs

Illustration: From the website of Congressman George Miller (D-CA), Chairman, US House Education and Labor Committee; Member, House Natural Resources Committee; Chairman, House Democratic Policy CommitteeThe energy we use comes with a hidden price tag beyond the cost of the fuel. It's in the billions of dollars, according to a new study by the National Academy of Sciences National Research Council. NAS study panelist Dan Greenbaum breaks down the hidden costs related to continuing air pollution from power plants, vehicular traffic, and home heating.


Audio: PRI's Living On Earth, Host: Jeff Young.

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