Nader accuses industries of environmental blackmail
Consumer advocate Ralph Nader told Senate hearings that some industries threaten plant closures or layoffs to resist pollution controls. He cited Union Carbide in Marietta Ohio and U S Steel in Duluth Minnesota, urging disclosure of pollution costs and worker protections. He urged new federal checks on threatened closures and continued pay for laid off workers.
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Government launches nationwide push to save electricity
The U S government warns of a summer power crisis with brownouts and blackouts likely in parts of the country. An energy conservation program urges voluntary cooperation from the public industry and government to reduce demand during peak usage months.
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Tax Break Enables Quick Write Off for Pollution Controls
The Treasury Department issued regulations allowing businessmen to deduct the cost of pollution control facilities over 60 months if certified by the Environmental Protection Agency or a state pollution control department. The move aims to accelerate depreciation for qualifying plant and equipment under new rules.
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