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The rationale for the two policy stands was basically the same: both the energy program and the fuel standards would adversely affect the economy-meaning, specifically, jobs for blacks. In its eight-page analysis of Carter's program, the N.A.A.C.P. argued that the White House had overemphasized conservation measures...
The dollar has primarily been depressed by the U.S. trade deficit, which in turn largely reflects the high cost of imported oil. Carter in a press conference last week argued that until Congress stops fiddling and passes his energy program -which is designed to promote conservation and cut imports-the...
There is no energy czar at Harvard. Goodwin says, "One of my prime functions is to look at energy conservation, but to say that I'm the sole person is not true," adding, "There are 50 some odd energy monitors" at Harvard.
With energy as important as it is, now may be the time for Harvard to establish a central committee in charge of energy problems if not an energy czar. Perhaps its responsibilities could extend to ther areas of conservation.
Buildings and Grounds is also limited in energy conservation because they buy their steam in bulk, one reason why they cannot recycle for combustion purposes. Now pollution laws exacerbate the problem, Goodwin says.