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Discusses changes in Eastern Europe's energy and environmental policies. Efficient power generation for reductions in loadings and pollution; Sulfur dioxide emissions in Eastern Europe; Estimates of clean up costs; Net heat values of fuels; Nuclear power problems; Causes of inefficient power production.

Focuses on a report by the Center for European Policy Studies predicting that the cost of bringing East European industrial facilities in line with environmental standards in the European Union will be much lower than anticipated. Problems with public infrastructure investments in water and waste management.

Reports difficulties of Eastern European countries in complying with the environmental requirements of the European Union.