Wind turbines have been a go-to technology for addressing climate change, but they are increasingly a source of frustration for all stakeholders. While community ownership is often lauded as a panacea for maximizing turbine acceptance, a new study suggests that decision-making involvement — procedural fairness — matters most.
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Baxter, J. Energy justice: Participation promotes acceptance. Nat Energy 2, 17128 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1038/nenergy.2017.128
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