Risk Management Table
Energy Source |
Identification |
Estimation |
Evaluation |
Communication |
Decision |
Use of Fossil Fuels |
Ignored or Not Understood Initially |
Global CLimate Change and Pollution |
Unknown Costs or Consequences |
Poorly Understood Scientific Issue |
Zero to Date |
Transport of Fossil Fuels |
Oil Spills: Refinery Explosions; Well Fires |
Short Term Environmental Problem |
Cost of Cleanup |
Dramatic Initial Impact |
Safety Standards |
Hydroelectric Power |
Dam Failure; Ecosystem Modification |
Long Term species/habitat change |
Costs to Restore Habitat |
Environmental Fashion Statement |
Fish Migration Strategies |
Nuclear Power |
Core Meltdown; Waste Disposal Problem |
Irradiation of Large Area |
Immeasureable |
The China Syndrome (a movie) |
Extremely Stringent Safeguards and Monitoring |
Driving Your Car |
Accident |
Your hurt but Global Climate Change |
High Price of Auto Insurance |
The 6 O'Clock News |
Wear a Seat Belt; drive less |