Islands have attracted growing attention as sites of renewable energy generation, both for
generating commercial low-carbon energy and to improve local energy conditions …

For twenty years, social scientists have used place concepts to understand energy
infrastructure siting. Much of this research stemmed from attempts to provide theoretical …

A just transition to renewable energy requires accounting for the effects of offshore wind
projects (OWPs) on the fishing industry. Research on the interaction of OWPs with coastal …

While utility-scale solar energy is important for reducing dependence on fossil fuels, solar
arrays use significant amounts of land (about 5 acres per MW of capacity) and may create …

Decision makers frequently voice concerns regarding potential impacts of offshore wind
development to coastal tourism; yet, little research has tracked tourists' attitudes towards an …

This study provides a baseline for longitudinal studies of public acceptance along the US
East Coast, where no utility-scale offshore wind farms have been developed yet. Using a …

Abstract In the Global South, qualitative research has identified injustices arising from
exclusionary community consultation, wide information gaps between host communities and …

Scotland is currently one of the major aquaculture producers of Atlantic salmon. However,
alongside its rapid growth over the last two decades, advocacy and conservation groups …

Distributive fairness influences public acceptance of renewable energy technologies.
Concerns about distributive fairness contribute to opposition to export of electricity and …

Rapid expansion of offshore wind energy will have impacts on existing users of marine
space, including recreational angling. Because angling has significant economic and …