NASA, ozone, and policy-relevant science

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The issue of 'readiness of knowledge' for policy decision has become of particular significance in light of the emergence of a more environmentally-conscious society. Ozone policy is a clear example of how science is prematurely introduced into policy deliberations long before it is ready. Three significant variables should be considered when using technical data in environmental regulation: the degree of the new information's threat to the status quo, the level of scientific uncertainty and participation of legislators and the public in decisionmaking.

Interpretation and construction, Environmental law

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Policy for science for policy: a commentary on Lambright on ozone depletion and acid rain

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Environmental researchers and regulators must be able to adopt a highly-reliable health policy process in order to address the recent problems regarding policy making and evaluation. This was the conclusion was derived from a review conducted on W.H. Lambright's study on ozone depletion and acid rain. Results suggest that by adopting the so-called policy-for-science-for-policy, federal officials and experts may be able to assess environmental problems effectively and accurately without creating differences between them.

Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs, Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors, Environmental Programs, Health Regulation, Management, Political aspects, Environmental policy, Environmental protection, Medical law

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Reforming Romania's national research system

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Romania encountered problems in its attempts to reform its national research system following the collapse of the Ceausescu-era science policy regime. Science and technology policy focused primarily on applied research and discouraged academic and fundamental work in that period. The country's transition to an innovation-based market economy depends on how government will improve the organization, financing and management of its national research system.

Industrial research, Romania, Science and technology policy

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