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...President's main emphasis is on stricter conservation of energy. In his fireside chat, he pointed out that the amount of energy now being wasted is greater than the total amount that is imported (in 1977 the U.S. is expected to import $41 billion more in petroleum products than it exports). Carter also called for more development of coal in "an environmentally sound way" and further research on solar energy. On atomic energy, he was cautious. He asked for "strict safeguards on necessary atomic energy production." Later in February, he pledged, he will ask Congress for help in combining...
...pleased with the idea of members of Congress, who are in just two years at a time, having to give up all outside sources of income." A House reform task force is now drawing up a code of ethics similar to the commission recommendations. Whoever draws it up, a stricter set of ethics is certainly desirable. Even more urgently needed is a salary level that can attract and keep in Government people who do not require a code of conduct...
Environmentalists have used the accidents to call again for action to control the risks posed by oil carriers, and they are urging the U.S. to adopt stricter tanker regulations. Some charge that the Coast Guard has ample authority under the Ports and Waterways Safety Act of 1972 to upgrade the standards of foreign ships entering U.S. waters, and accuse the service of moving too slowly to use this power. "The Coast Guard has been almost negligent," claims Jeffrey Knight, legislative director for Friends of the Earth. "It has been since 1972, and that's a long time to twiddle your...
Somber Thought. Some officials argue that stricter controls will discourage shipowners from sending their fleets to U.S. ports, with the result that the country will be unable to get the oil it needs. But others disagree. Over a period of years, the U.S. has adopted international conventions governing safety at sea and now requires all ships calling at U.S. ports to pick up passengers to meet the same strict standards. At first many shipowners objected. But those eager for a share of a lucrative market quickly complied. Oil shippers would almost surely do the same...
...ENVIRONMENT. A dedicated conservationist, Carter advocates stricter controls on strip mining and nuclear power plants, as well as on air and water pollution. He has promised to speak out against new industrial developments if they significantly damage the environment. Sample: "If there is ever a conflict, I will go for beauty, clean air, water and landscape." Trouble is, Carter's fervor on these points will conflict in part with his goal of developing U.S. energy sources, and he will have to make some tough choices...