R SOC375 Study Guide - Final Guide: Green Energy Act 2009, Wind Turbine, Grey Literature

• School: University of Alberta
• Department: Rural Sociology
• Course: R SOC375
• Professor: John Parkins

Document Summary

Beyond rhetoric to understanding determinants of wind turbine support and conflict in two ontario, canada communities. Turbine opposition from some host communities like ontario. Ontario: currently canada"s leading province in turbine installations. Green energy act guarantees rates of return on renewable energy, but also limits capacity of local residents and municipal gov. to say no to local turbines. Those who oppose turbine developments are cast in the role of barriers to sustainable energy development. Objections often related to aesthetics and procedural issues, but there are health impact debates and stress-inducing social conflicts. The major driver of concern & opposition in on, is: turbine-induced health impacts. Polls in europe & ontario show strong majority support for renewable energy and wind turbine energy production. But, local opposition to specific developments is pronounced. Not in my backyard oppositions to turbines hold a selfish position, or support turbines anywhere except near them.