National Academies Report Examines Hidden Cost of Energy Production and Use in US; Estimates $120B in 2005
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 22, 2009
Health and other non-climate damages by life-cycle component for different combinations of fuels and light-duty automobiles in 2005 (top) and 2030 (bottom). Source: “Hidden Costs of Energy”. Source: “Hidden Costs of Energy”. Damages are expressed in cents per VMT (2007 USD). Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.
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