Prevalence and predictors of wind energy opposition in North America

• Published in: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - PNAS Vol. 120; no. 40
• Main Authors: Stokes, Leah C, Franzblau, Emma, Lovering, Jessica R, Miljanich, Chris
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Washington National Academy of Sciences 03.10.2023
• Subjects: Clean energy; Climate change; Energy; Environmental justice; Fossil fuels; Legislation; Turbines; Wind power; Canada; United States > US; North America

Addressing climate change requires societies to transition away from fossil fuels toward low-carbon energy, including renewables. Unfortunately, large wind projects have proven politically controversial, with groups opposing them across advanced economies. To date, there are few large-scale, systema...