The energy issue: A critical test for CZM

As national concern has increased over the gap between domestic energy supply and demand, private interests and federal and state governments have been actively involved in discussions aimed at determining how energy supplies can be increased without causing severe negative environmental and socio-economic impacts. A focus of attentions is on the coastal zone where much energy related activity is expected to take place. This paper discusses some of the major issues, how these issues relate to coastal zone management, and possible solution to resolving some of the existing concerns and conflicts.