Why does Austria have more than 1’300 wind turbines while there are less than 50 in Switzerland? Read more about this empirical puzzle in a new article published by Dr. Nina Schneider and Prof. Dr. Adrian Rinscheid:
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Qualitative content analysis and discourse network analysis of 808 newspaper articles.
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Identifying four distinct storylines used to delegitimize or legitimize wind energy.
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Delegitimizing storylines are more prevalent in the Swiss discourse.
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In Austria, there is more consistent support for wind energy in the public discourse.
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Conceptually bridging research on technology legitimacy and social acceptance of innovations.
Author: Doris Hoevel
Date: 3. November 2023