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A Critical Evaluation of Waste Incineration Plants in Wuhan (China) Based on Site Selection, Environmental Influence, Public Health and Public Participation

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  • Hui Hu

    (School of Economics and Management, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China)

  • Xiang Li

    (School of Economics and Management, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China)

  • Anh Dung Nguyen

    (College of Arts & Social Sciences, the Australian National University, Acton, ACT 2601, Australia)

  • Philip Kavan

    (Faculty of Education, Science, Technology & Maths, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT 2601, Australia)

Abstract

With the rapid development of the waste incineration industry in China, top priority has been given to the problem of pollution caused by waste incineration. This study is the first attempt to assess all the waste incineration plants in Wuhan, the only national key city in central China, in terms of environmental impact, site selection, public health and public participation. By using a multi-criterion assessment model for economic, social, public health and environmental effects, this study indicates these incineration plants are established without much consideration of the local residents’ health and environment. A location analysis is also applied and some influences of waste incineration plants are illustrated. This study further introduces a signaling game model to prove that public participation is a necessary condition for improving the environmental impact assessment and increasing total welfare of different interest groups in China. This study finally offers some corresponding recommendations for improving the environmental impact assessments of waste incineration projects.

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  • Hui Hu & Xiang Li & Anh Dung Nguyen & Philip Kavan, 2015. "A Critical Evaluation of Waste Incineration Plants in Wuhan (China) Based on Site Selection, Environmental Influence, Public Health and Public Participation," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 12(7), pages 1-22, July.
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