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NIMBY or not? Exploring the relevance of location and the politics of voiced opinions in renewable energy siting controversies

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  • van der Horst, Dan, 2007. "NIMBY or not? Exploring the relevance of location and the politics of voiced opinions in renewable energy siting controversies," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 35(5), pages 2705-2714, May.
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