Comparing the relationship between knowledge and support for hydraulic fracturing between residents of the United States and the United Kingdom

Stedman, Richard C.; Evensen, Derrick; O'Hara, Sarah; Humphrey, Mathew

doi:10.1016/j.erss.2016.06.017

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Authenticity is everywhere: political leaders invoke the idea to gain our support, advertisers use it to sell their products. But is authenticity a dangerous hoax? What is, and is not, authentic has been hotly debated ever since the concept was inven... Read More about Authenticity: The Cultural History of a Political Concept.

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The development of shale gas in the United Kingdom (UK) using hydraulic fracturing, more commonly known as ‘fracking’, remains in its infancy. Yet understanding public attitudes for this fledgling industry is important for future policy consideration... Read More about Exploring support for shale gas extraction in the United Kingdom.

Comparing the relationship between knowledge and support for hydraulic fracturing between residents of the United States and the United Kingdom (2016)
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Our work examines the relationship between knowledge/familiarity with shale gas development in a comparative context. The United States (US) and United Kingdom (UK) represent very different cases of shale gas development, with development relatively... Read More about Comparing the relationship between knowledge and support for hydraulic fracturing between residents of the United States and the United Kingdom.