Abstract
Ecological modernisation (EM) theory has involved a debate about the relative importance of concentrating on incorporating technological change into mainstream industry and, on the other hand, developing 'reflexive' capacities for debate involving social movements (SMs). However, such discussions may obscure the need to study the involvement of SMs in the development and deployment of 'ecological' technologies themselves. This issue is investigated through an analysis of renewable energy, principally wind power. SM involvement in eco-technological development and implementation may be understated by EM theory.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 60-77 |
| Number of pages | 18 |
| Journal | Environmental Politics |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2011 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 13 Climate Action
Keywords
- ecological modernisation
- social movements
- renewable energy
- wind power
- eco-technology
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