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Environmental citizenship and public attitudes to hydrogen energy technologies

Flynn, Rob; Bellaby, Paul; Ricci, Miriam

Authors

Rob Flynn

Paul Bellaby



Abstract

Some of the principal arguments in the debate about environmental citizenship are examined with reference to the development of hydrogen energy systems. In particular, qualitative evidence is drawn from a study of public attitudes towards hydrogen energy technologies and their perceived risks and benefits. Using data from focus groups in three areas of the UK, it is argued that while there is awareness of the importance of energy issues, opinions about innovation using hydrogen are generally neutral, and there is little indication of the collective and solidaristic values said to characterise environmental citizenship.

Citation

Flynn, R., Bellaby, P., & Ricci, M. (2008). Environmental citizenship and public attitudes to hydrogen energy technologies. Environmental Politics, 17(5), 766-783. https://doi.org/10.1080/09644010802421539

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Nov 18, 2008
Journal Environmental Politics
Print ISSN 0964-4016
Electronic ISSN 1743-8934
Publisher Taylor & Francis (Routledge)
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 17
Issue 5
Pages 766-783
DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/09644010802421539
Keywords environmental citizenship, hydrogen energy, public attitude
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1007741
Publisher URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09644010802421539