Journal Article

FZJ-2018-01902

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Wiedemann, P. M.FZJ* ; Schutz, H.FZJ* ; Peters, H. P.FZJ*

1991
Wiley-Blackwell Oxford [u.a.]

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Abstract: Waste management has become a major environmental issue in Germany. The siting of waste incineration especially arouses strong local opposition. The study presented here is related to such a case (i.e., a planned waste incineration facility in a small West German village). The study is based on a telephone survey aimed at the information needs of the residents. Two topics are stressed: (1) the thematic relevance of the siting project as seen by the public; and (2) the residents’information needs. The results show that a majority of residents are concerned about the planned facility, and the most important topics of their information needs refer to the risks and the safety systems of the planned facility, as well as information about waste management alternatives. Furthermore, the information needs depend on the personal relevance of the issue and the perceived knowledge deficit about it. Conclusions are drawn with regard to the design of a risk communication program. Here, four groups of residents are distinguished in terms of knowledge and motivation and, thus, need to be approached in different ways.

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Contributing Institute(s):

1. Ethik in den Neurowissenschaften (INM-8)

Research Program(s):

1. 899 - ohne Topic (POF3-899) (POF3-899)

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