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Exploring and contextualizing public opposition to renewable electricity in the United States

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posted on 2023-06-08, 23:19 authored by Benjamin SovacoolBenjamin Sovacool
This article explores public opposition to renewable power technologies in the United States. It begins by discussing the genesis of environmental ethics, or how some Americans have come to place importance on the protection of the environment and preservation of species, ecosystems, and the biosphere. As result, renewable power systems have become challenged on ethical and environmental grounds and are occasionally opposed by local communities and environmentalists. The article finds that, however, such concern may be misplaced. Renewable electricity resources have many environmental benefits compared to power stations fueled by coal, oil, natural gas, and uranium. Opposition towards renewable resources can at times obscure the true costs and risks associated with electricity use and entrench potential racial and class-based inequalities within the current energy system.

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Journal

Sustainability

ISSN

2071-1050

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MDPI

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3

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1

Page range

702-721

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  • SPRU - Science Policy Research Unit Publications

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  • Yes

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  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2015-12-02

First Open Access (FOA) Date

2015-12-02

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2015-12-02

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