Using stated preference methods to assess environmental impacts of forest biomass power plants in Portugal

As a renewable energy source, the use of forest biomass for electricity generation is advantageous in comparison with fossil fuels; however, the activity of forest biomass power plants causes adverse impacts, affecting particularly neighbouring communities. The main objective of this study is to est...

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Main Author: Botelho, Anabela (author)
Other Authors: Lourenço-Gomes, Lina (author), Pinto, Lígia (author), Sousa, Sara (author), Valente, Marieta (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2016
Subjects:
Forest biomass
Stated preference methods
Contingent valuation
Discrete choice experiments
Environmental impacts
Public attitudes
Ciências Sociais::Economia e Gestão
Science & Technology
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1822/44845
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:repositorium.sdum.uminho.pt:1822/44845

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http://hdl.handle.net/1822/44845

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