In Connection with recent energy problems, administrative countermeasures to be taken by authorities concerned with environment conservation are examined. As a report that may be called a tentative plan for a basis of discussion of this matter has been published, I will introduce its essential points to readers in this article.
Coal ocuppies an inportant position as a substitute energy for oil, but, in order to use coal on a large scale, there is many a problem characteristic of coal such as air and water pollution and disposal of cinders, etc.
It is believed that future environmental administration and preparations to receive overseas coal will become key factors if coal is to be utilized according to schedule.
Environment agency is said to be taking enforcement of environmental regulations into account, but we wish that, recognizing fully the importance of energy problem, it will work out appropriate measures enabling environment to be compatible with energy.
