Understanding support for or opposition to energy developments — and how it varies with proximity — is important for effective planning. A new study using public comments on a regulatory review casts further light on the geography of discourse and how it might shape action on siting energy technology.
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Boudet, H. Getting closer. Nat Energy 6, 945–946 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41560-021-00892-9
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