Resolving Conflicts Arising from the Privatization of Environmental Data (2001) / Chapter Skim
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Essential characteristics of the roots are: scientifically valid observation systems yielding quantitative data placed in the public domain; · measurement of multiple variables at nationally and internationally distributed locations by a mixture of directed and volunteer organizations; and public funding with possible purchase of data from the private sector under appropriate circumstances. Characteristics of the trunk include the following: systematic validation and synthesis of data into a limited selection of core information products that directly or indirectly serve all user groups; · full and open access (provided without restriction for no more than the marginal cost of reproduction)
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Characteristics of the leaves are: · great diversity; · changing numbers and identities resulting from new, commonly unforeseen uses of environmental information; and · rapidly increasing practical importance due to the growing public awareness of environmental issues. Of course, in the real world environmental information systems cannot be described as a single tree or even a grove of trees.
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In contrast, public agencies can subsidize creation of the system and deliver information at its marginal cost to all potential users, thereby maximizing net social benefit. Recommendation.
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