“Risky transitions?” Risk perceptions, public concerns, and energy infrastructure in Germany

Linzenich, Anika; Zaunbrecher, Barbara S.; Ziefle, Martina

doi:10.1016/j.erss.2020.101554

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“…Other studies also refer to risk perception, but the results were only obtained from questionnaire application without carrying out measurements of personal exposure [ 84 , 85 , 86 , 87 , 88 , 89 , 90 , 91 ], and other studies that measured exposure to RF-EMF did not evaluate risk perception [ 15 , 79 , 92 , 93 ]. As stated in the introduction, most studies on this topic are conducted in Europe, not in Mexico, and therefore this is a novel study.…”

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Personal Exposure Assessment to Wi-Fi Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in Mexican Microenvironments

Ramirez-Vazquez

González-Rubio

Escobar

et al. 2021

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In recent years, personal exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields (RF-EMF) has substantially increased, and most studies about RF-EMF with volunteers have been developed in Europe. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study carried out in Mexico with personal exposimeters. The main objective was to measure personal exposure to RF-EMF from Wireless Fidelity or wireless Internet connection (Wi-Fi) frequency bands in Tamazunchale, San Luis Potosi, Mexico, to compare results with maximum levels permitted by international recommendations and to find if there are differences in the microenvironments subject to measurements. The study was conducted with 63 volunteers in different microenvironments: home, workplace, outside, schools, travel, and shopping. The mean minimum values registered were 146.5 μW/m2 in travel from the Wi-Fi 2G band and 116.8 μW/m2 at home from the Wi-Fi 5G band, and the maximum values registered were 499.7 μW/m2 and 264.9 μW/m2 at the workplace for the Wi-Fi 2G band and the Wi-Fi 5G band, respectively. In addition, by time period and type of day, minimum values were registered at nighttime, these values being 129.4 μW/m2 and 93.9 μW/m2, and maximum values were registered in the daytime, these values being 303.1 μW/m2 and 168.3 μW/m2 for the Wi-Fi 2G and Wi-Fi 5G bands, respectively. In no case, values exceeded limits established by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP). Of the study participants (n = 63), a subgroup (n = 35) answered a survey on risk perception. According to these results, the Tamazunchale (Mexico) population is worried about this situation in comparison with several European cities; however, the risk perception changes when they are informed about the results for the study.

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Personal Exposure Assessment to Wi-Fi Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in Mexican Microenvironments

Ramirez-Vazquez

González-Rubio

Escobar

et al. 2021

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“…Risks were assessed on a nine-point scale, where 1 is the minimum risk impact; 9-the maximum impact of risk. Also in modeling, the influence of external factors was considered on the basis of scenario forecasting [18,30,31]. Given that many works noted the importance of risk assessment in the scenario forecasting based on expert evaluations, in our scenarios, we necessarily considered:…”

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Scenario Modeling of Sustainable Development of Energy Supply in the Arctic

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The 21st century is characterized not only by large-scale transformations but also by the speed with which they occur. Transformations—political, economic, social, technological, environmental, and legal-in synergy have always been a catalyst for reactions in society. The field of energy supply, like many others, is extremely susceptible to the external influence of such factors. To a large extent, this applies to remote (especially from the position of energy supply) regions. The authors outline an approach to justifying the development of the Arctic energy infrastructure through an analysis of the demand for the amount of energy consumed and energy sources, taking into account global trends. The methodology is based on scenario modeling of technological demand. It is based on a study of the specific needs of consumers, available technologies, and identified risks. The paper proposes development scenarios and presents a model that takes them into account. Modeling results show that in all scenarios, up to 50% of the energy balance in 2035 will take gas, but the role of carbon-free energy sources will increase. The mathematical model allowed forecasting the demand for energy types by certain types of consumers, which makes it possible to determine the vector of development and stimulation of certain types of resources for energy production in the Arctic. The model enables considering not only the growth but also the decline in demand for certain types of consumers under different scenarios. In addition, authors’ forecasts, through further modernization of the energy sector in the Arctic region, can contribute to the creation of prerequisites that will be stimulating and profitable for the growth of investment in sustainable energy sources to supply consumers. The scientific significance of the work lies in the application of a consistent hybrid modeling approach to forecasting demand for energy resources in the Arctic region. The results of the study are useful in drafting a scenario of regional development, taking into account the Sustainable Development Goals, as well as identifying areas of technology and energy infrastructure stimulation.

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“…However, research exploring energy futures in the context of climate change and transformation often lacks engagement with social scientific perspectives (Stoddart et al 2021). As developed countries increasingly advance goals of achieving net-zero carbon emissions in the future, including social science is increasingly important in understanding what socially acceptable pathways might be (Sovacool et al 2015;Linzenich et al 2020). However, people have diverse views of future pathways.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…However, people have diverse views of future pathways. Socio-ecological and community characteristics are important in clean energy transitions and responding to climate change (Sovacool et al 2015;Linzenich et al 2020). People's sense of place and attachment to place has been shown to be an important factor in the success of renewable energy development (Devine-Wright 2011; Baxter et al 2020).…”

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Place-based power production deliberations in Saskatchewan: engaging future sustainability

Hurlbert

2022

Clean Techn Environ Policy

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This article addresses a gap in knowledge of peoples’ strategies and recommendations concerning power production and achieving reductions in GHGs to address climate change. Employing mixed methods, two-day deliberative focus groups in three communities in Saskatchewan, Canada included pre and post-focus group surveys, coding and analysis of discussions, and the creation of consensus recommendations for sustainable power production in the future. These innovative mixed-methods provide insights into how to advance individual and social learning. Results of comparative case study analysis provide strong support for renewables and illustrate place-based differences. All communities supported renewable sources. The community in proximity to coal, oil, and gas production supported coal, and coal with carbon capture and storage (CCS) and was concerned with the social cost of job loss on the welfare system; engaging the public was not a priority. In contrast, the other two communities stressed the importance of engaging the public and considering all costs, risks, benefits across the entire lifespan of power production sources. To achieve future sustainability, policy implications include addressing important concerns of resource-dependent communities, namely job loss, and conducting holistic policy assessment of potential power production sources that account for carbon and cost across the entire supply chain and include land-use change. Graphical abstract

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“Risky transitions?” Risk perceptions, public concerns, and energy infrastructure in Germany

Cited by 28 publications

References 56 publications

Personal Exposure Assessment to Wi-Fi Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in Mexican Microenvironments

Personal Exposure Assessment to Wi-Fi Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in Mexican Microenvironments

Scenario Modeling of Sustainable Development of Energy Supply in the Arctic

Place-based power production deliberations in Saskatchewan: engaging future sustainability

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