The pursuit of improved quality of life standards has significantly influenced the
contemporary mining model in the 21st century. This era is witnessing an unprecedented …

In the wake of rising energy prices and the cost of living crisis, some have claimed that
climate policies are at odds with citizens' more pressing everyday living concerns. Critics …

The fact that community ownership increases the social acceptability of renewable energy
projects is well established, but there is a lack of empirical evidence to explain why this is …

The implications of energy transitions extend beyond the often-discussed effects on jobs and
retraining opportunities for workers in the carbon-intensive industries. This paper argues that …

Uniqueness and following individual objectives should be an integral part of energy
communities (ECs). However, often-times ECs are regulated quite strictly, thus mitigating …

Agricultural support payments are a significant position in public budgets, and the legitimacy
of such payments is subject to continuing debate. The legitimacy rests on the social …

The transformation of the German automotive industry is crucial in mitigating transport
related pollution and cutting greenhouse gas emissions. This has significant and …

With the climate crisis progressing there is an increased need to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions and find creative solutions for their largest contributor: energy consumption …

This article examines institutional and scientific discourses to better understand energy
justice—and environmental justice, at large—within the “just” energy transition processes. It …