scholarly journals The Impact of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Accident on People^|^apos;s Perception of Disaster Risks and Attitudes Toward Nuclear Energy Policy

2013 ◽  
Vol 64 (3) ◽  
pp. 420-438 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noriko IWAI ◽  
Kuniaki SHISHIDO
Keyword(s):  
Energy Policy ◽  
Nuclear Energy ◽  
Great East Japan Earthquake ◽  
Nuclear Accident ◽  
Fukushima Daiichi ◽  
Nuclear Energy Policy ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals The Impact of Psychological Distance on Judging Satisfaction with Nuclear Energy Policy via Knowledge Calibration and an Integrated Causal Path Model

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (18) ◽  
pp. 5774
Author(s):  
Byoung Joon Kim ◽  
Seoyong Kim
Keyword(s):  
Energy Policy ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Nuclear Energy ◽  
Psychological Distance ◽  
Path Model ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Nuclear Energy Policy ◽  
Causal Path ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Knowledge Calibration

This study investigated how, through knowledge calibration and a causal path model, psychological distance can explain the level of satisfaction with nuclear energy policy. The investigation used multiple regression analysis and path analysis to explore relationships among variables. Data from 1056 adults revealed that more knowledge-calibrated individuals have more positive attitudes toward nuclear energy policy. In addition, the psychological distance influences policy satisfaction by mediation of perceived risk of nuclear energy. This study aimed to increase the understanding of the dynamic of satisfaction with and acceptance of nuclear energy policy among stakeholders. Thus, based on the construal level theory, the study addressed the importance of knowledge and psychological distance in explaining variation in satisfaction and acceptance about nuclear policy.

Why Italian Nuclear Energy Policy Failed Twice

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabio Franchino
Keyword(s):  
Energy Policy ◽  
Energy Production ◽  
Nuclear Energy ◽  
Party Competition ◽  
Coalition Politics ◽  
History Of ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
Nuclear Energy Policy ◽  
The 1960S ◽  
Fukushima Disaster

The history of nuclear energy policy in Italy is characterized by major shifts. After being a world leader in nuclear energy production in the 1960s, the country stopped its programme in the 1980s. An attempt at rejuvenating and expanding nuclear energy in the early 2000s came to an end after the Fukushima disaster. In both instances a referendum was held. Party competition, coalition politics, changes in government, and Italy’s institutional features, in particular the provisions for holding referendums, are the main factors explaining these policy reversals. The chapter concludes that a relaunch of the nuclear energy programme does not seem impossible, but is unlikely for the foreseeable future.

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