Diverse community energy futures in Saskatchewan, Canada

被引:13
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作者
Hurlbert, Margot [1 ]
Osazuwa-Peters, Mac [2 ]
Rayner, Jeremy [3 ]
Reiner, David [4 ]
Baranovskiy, Petr [5 ]
机构
[1] Univ Regina, Canada Res Chair Climate Change, Energy & Sustainabil Policy, Johnson Shoyama Grad Sch Publ Policy, CB332-4-2155 Coll Ave, Regina, SK S4S 4V5, Canada
[2] Univ Regina, Johnson Shoyama Grad Sch Publ Policy, Regina, SK, Canada
[3] Univ Saskatchewan, Johnson Shoyama Grad Sch Publ Policy, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
[4] Univ Cambridge, Judge Business Sch, Energy Policy Res Grp, Trumpington St, Cambridge CB2 LAG, England
[5] Univ Saskatoon, Johnson Shoyama Grad Sch Publ Policy, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
基金
英国工程与自然科学研究理事会;
关键词
Energy futures; Clean energy technology; Public opinions; Renewable energy; Carbon capture sequestration; Small modular nuclear reactors; RENEWABLE ENERGY; SOCIAL ACCEPTANCE; GEOTHERMAL-ENERGY; CARBON CAPTURE; ENGAGEMENT; SCIENCE; INNOVATION; SOCIETY; POLICY; GAP;
D O I
10.1007/s10098-020-01859-2
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
This research explores peoples' place attachment and context surrounding power production and energy futures. Facilitated, deliberative focus groups were conducted as comparative case studies in three fossil fuel-dependent cities in Saskatchewan Canada: Estevan (situated next to the provincial centers of coal, oil and gas production), Saskatoon (situated more northerly and furthest from coal, oil and gas production) and the capital city of Regina. (situated between the other two communities). This study supports the conclusions: (1) participants believed the focus groups improved their knowledge surrounding power production; (2) although there is strong support for wind and solar power production, there is a gap in implementation; and (3) place-based location impacts perceptions of power production sources. Participants were surveyed before and after focus group meetings to explore the perceptions and preferences of power productions sources. All three communities favored renewables in the order of solar and wind. Estevan, supported carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) to a greater degree and perceived much lower risk surrounding CCS than the other two communities. This may be explained by information gaps in this community. Participants were far less likely to believe a climate crisis is occurring, and while recognizing health concerns surrounding coal, they spent considerably more time discussing the loss of coal and its impact on their economy. Saskatoon, the community furthest from coal oil and gas production, spent considerable time discussing renewables, and when asked about coal, oil and gas identified the need to transition and retrain dependent workers. Although the uranium sector is present in Saskatchewan and in closer proximity to Saskatoon, there was little knowledge or support for new small modular nuclear reactors. [GRAPHICS] .
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页码:1157 / 1172
页数:16
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