Energy Environmental issues in the 1980?

Answer 1

The Energy Crisis of the 1970's powerfully illustrated this pairing of environmentalism with concerns over resource scarcity. At once, quality of life was inseparable from natural resource degradation, and environmentalism became more of a health-related term. On top of this, the effects that the crisis embedded into history elicited serious questioning of our perspectives toward Natural Resources in the United States. Furthermore, the "crisis" triggered great developments in the way of alternative energy forms. It was during these years that many new alternative sources we know today were pioneered, and new legislation supported research and development, as well as installation, of these systems. For this reason, the crisis was a catalyst for positive change, both in perceptions and in priorities. Undoubtedly, these new ideas instigated new debates over the role of government as well as the order of priorities, and these debates still linger today. For this reason, understanding the 1970's oil crisis will alow us to better understand the debates that we face today over energy sources worldwide.

Answer 2

In the 1980s, major energy environmental issues included concerns about air pollution from coal-fired power plants, the environmental impacts of nuclear power, and the need for renewable energy sources in the face of growing energy demand. The decade also saw the emergence of discussions on global warming and climate change as significant environmental threats linked to energy consumption.

Answer 3

Smog and acid rain. Pollutants in the air were blocking too much sunlight and causing global temperatures to drop. We had to take actions to prevent a man-caused ice age.