Papers by Laura Nourallah
Social acceptance and support of energy projects at the community level is an important factor in... more Social acceptance and support of energy projects at the community level is an important factor in determining energy development. Extensive literature has been written on the levels of public opposition to energy projects across different sectors, however none that covers a complete comparison between diverse sectors of energy production. Thus, the following section reviews the literature on factors relevant to social acceptance and support while looking at various sectors: renewable energy, hazardous facilities, and fossil fuels. The specific focus is accorded to the role of public confidence and trust in public institutions and authorities.
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The existence of trust and confidence in public authorities and in the rules and the outcomes of ... more The existence of trust and confidence in public authorities and in the rules and the outcomes of environmental and other regulatory assessment processes is highly important. This case examines a region that was overwhelmingly distrustful of public authorities making decisions about shale gas development. Kent County is a rural area in New Brunswick, Canada, featuring coastal and inland villages and a unique mix of three cultures (Mi’kmaq, Acadian, and Anglophone). Through a combination of interviews (n=20) and a survey (n=500), we identified three main reasons for the lack of confidence: (1) skepticism over capacity; (2) scandals and controversies; and (3) challenges of aligning with indigenous epistemologies and questions of representation.
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This interim report provides a framework to understand
local communities’ trust in public authori... more This interim report provides a framework to understand
local communities’ trust in public authorities.
Phase 1 of the project reflects a review of the academic
literature and a set of interviews with senior leaders.
Phase 2 – to come – involves a set of case studies of
individual projects and communities which will be
based on both qualitative and quantitative research
at the local level.
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Papers by Laura Nourallah
local communities’ trust in public authorities.
Phase 1 of the project reflects a review of the academic
literature and a set of interviews with senior leaders.
Phase 2 – to come – involves a set of case studies of
individual projects and communities which will be
based on both qualitative and quantitative research
at the local level.
local communities’ trust in public authorities.
Phase 1 of the project reflects a review of the academic
literature and a set of interviews with senior leaders.
Phase 2 – to come – involves a set of case studies of
individual projects and communities which will be
based on both qualitative and quantitative research
at the local level.