Deaf to arguments? How conspiracy beliefs shape opposition to wind farms

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25250/thescbr.brk714

Keywords:

conspiracy beliefs, wind farm opposition, public communication, energy transition

Abstract

Conspiracy beliefs are a major driver of local opposition to wind farms. The good news: Providing information in favor of wind farms can help overcome resistance. The bad news: It gets more difficult under realistic circumstances.

Author Biography

Kevin Winter, Leibniz-Institut für Wissensmedien

Post-Doctoral Researcher

Original article reference

Winter, K., Hornsey, M. J., Pummerer, L., & Sassenberg, K. (2022). Anticipating and defusing the role of conspiracy beliefs in shaping opposition to wind farms. Nature Energy, 7(12). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41560-022-01164-w

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Published

2023-06-12

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 2 (2023): TheScienceBreaker

Section

Psychology

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