A NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY
A NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY
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国家能源政策
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1975
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M. Mccormack
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M. Mccormack
华盛顿的众议员迈克·麦科马克概述了国家能源政策的基本指导方针。他制定这类政策的首要标准之一是，它必须以现有的最佳科学和工程信息为基础。其他必须包括的因素是保护措施、更高的生活水平、能源自给自足、最终依赖无污染能源、环境保护与稳定经济体系之间的平衡。这位国会议员指出，仅仅依靠太阳能等解决方案来解决这个问题是愚蠢的，因为此类研发计划要到世纪末才能准备好实施。为了满足当前的需求，必须采取更实际的措施，如石油和天然气钻探和勘探的新技术，以及改进煤炭开采和运输的方法。核能是我们目前必须充分利用的另一种能源。虽然核辐射的危害已广为宣传，但实际的统计数字并不足以证明这种过度的恐惧。还提出了遏制核废料的想法。总之，众议员麦科马克指出，美国现在处于有利地位，可以在太阳能、地热能和核聚变能源方面推进未来的积极计划。然而，由于这些都是长期目标，当前的需求不能忽视。今天的挑战是制定一项政策，在同时满足能源需求和节约资源、保护环境以及保持平衡的经济之间保持平衡。
The basic guidelines for a national energy policy are outlined by Rep. Mike McCormack of Washington. Among his foremost criteria for the formation of this type of policy is that it must be based on the best scientific and engineering information available. Other factors that must be included are conservation measures, a higher standard of living, energy self sufficiency, ultimate dependence upon non-polluting energy sources, and a balance among environmental protection, and a stable economic system. The Congressman points out the folly of relying solely on solutions such as solar energy to deal with the problem since R&D programs such as those will not be ready for implementation until the end of the century. To answer immediate demands more practical measures must be taken such as new technology for drilling and exploring for oil and gas, and improved methods of coal mining and transporting coal. Nuclear energy is another source available at the present time of which we must make the most. Although the hazards of nuclear radiation have been widely publicized, the actual statistics do not warrant this excessive fear. Ideas for the containment of nuclear waste have also been offered. In summary, Rep. McCormack states that the U.S. is in a good position to move ahead now with aggressive programs for the future in solar, geothermal, and nuclear fusion energy. However, since these are long-range goals, present needs cannot be neglected. The challenge today is to develop a policy that will maintain the balance between simultaneously satisfying energy needs and conserving resources, protecting the environment, and preserving a balanced economy.