Emerging Technologies

Contents

Preface xiii

Introduction 1

1. Using Nanotechnology to Filter Water:

A Hypothecal Case Study 5

Michael E. Gorman, Nora F. Savage, and Anita Street

2. Nanotechnology for Human Health 11

Michael E. Gorman, Nora F. Savage, and Anita Street

3. Assessing Emerging Technology Systems: Why LCA Fails 17

Braden R. Allenby

Introduction 17

Background: LCA Methods and Complex Systems 19

Technology Systems: The Railroad Example 23

Levels of Technology Systems 31

Conclusion 37

4. Technology Mandates and Socio-Behavioral Life Cycle

Assessment 41

Gary E. Marchant

Introduction 41

Technology Mandates as a Regulatory Tool 43

Example 1: California’s Electric Vehicle

Mandate 44

Example 2: Digital TV Mandate ...