Download or read book Environmental Effects of Producing Electric Power: (vol. I and vol. II) January 27, 28, 29, 30; February 24, 25, and 26, 1970 written by United States. Congress. Joint Committee on Atomic Energy and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 860 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines effects on environment resulting from generating electricity from power stations fueled by water power, fossil fuels such as coal and petroleum, and nuclear power. Focuses on waste disposal, power plant siting, and thermal and chemical discharges.