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Democratic input into the nuclear waste disposal problem: The influence of geographical data on decision making examined through a Web-based GIS

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  • Andrew J. Evans
  • Richard Kingston
  • Steve Carver

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This paper elucidates the manner in which users of an online decision support system respond to spatially distributed data when assessing the solution to environmental risks, specifically, nuclear waste disposal. It presents tests for revealing whether users are responding to geographical data and whether they are influenced by their home location (Not in My Back Yard – style behavior). The tests specifically cope with problems associated with testing home-to-risk distances where both locations are constrained by the shape of the landmass available. In addition, we detail the users’ wider feelings towards such a system, and reflect upon the possibilities such systems offer for participatory democracy initiatives. Copyright Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2004

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  • Andrew J. Evans & Richard Kingston & Steve Carver, 2004. "Democratic input into the nuclear waste disposal problem: The influence of geographical data on decision making examined through a Web-based GIS," Journal of Geographical Systems, Springer, vol. 6(2), pages 117-132, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jgeosy:v:6:y:2004:i:2:p:117-132
    DOI: 10.1007/s10109-004-0128-1
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    1. Yongjun Zhang & Tung Fung, 2013. "A Model of Conflict Resolution in Public Participation GIS for Land-Use Planning," Environment and Planning B, , vol. 40(3), pages 550-568, June.

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    democracy; Web; participation; risk; NIMBY; C8; Data collection and data estimation methodology; Computer programs;
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    • C8 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology; Computer Programs

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