Policy or scientific messaging? Strategic framing in a case of subnational climate change conflict

被引:4
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作者
Cann, Heather W. [1 ]
机构
[1] Franklin & Marshall Coll, Dept Earth & Environm, 637 Coll Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603 USA
关键词
climate policy; energy policy; framing; renewable energy; state policy; GATEWAY BELIEF MODEL; PUBLIC-OPINION; SUPPORT; COMMUNICATION; PERCEPTIONS; INSIGHTS; POLITICS; FRAMES;
D O I
10.1111/ropr.12438
中图分类号
D0 [政治学、政治理论];
学科分类号
0302 ; 030201 ;
摘要
Climate change and the implementation of climate-energy policies remains highly contentious in the United States. Prior research makes clear that the way polices are "framed" powerfully shapes how they are conceptualized. This article explores framing dynamics within a 2015-2016 case of subfederal climate-energy policy conflict in the state of Illinois, which culminated with the passage of the Future Energy Jobs Act: legislation that contained significant environmental initiatives. I investigate this episode through a process tracing case study, incorporating qualitative content analysis and semi-structured interviews with stakeholders. Results suggest that stakeholders strategically framed their policies in terms of economic benefits, and other aspects of a policy's design, as opposed to focusing on climate change or climate science. In this way, Illinois was able to pass a comprehensive climate-energy policy with bipartisan support-an outcome infrequently seen in other states around the country.
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页码:570 / 595
页数:26
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