1. Introduction -- 2. Why Is Waste-to-Energy So Controversial? -- 3. An Overview of Waste-to-Energy in the United States -- 4. Waste-to-Energy in the United States and Key Socioeconomic Factors -- 5. A Focus on Financial Issues -- 6. Case Studies: Community Decision Making -- 7. The Socioeconomics of Waste-to-Energy: Conclusions -- Appendix A: Air Emissions for Common Waste Management Strategies -- Appendix B: Case Studies: Waste-to-Energy Facilities Protocol
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Includes bibliographical references (pages [239]-250) and index