Environmental attitudes and public concerns regarding large-scale geothermal development: the Coso geothermal area as case study

Conference · Mon Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1980 · Trans. - Geotherm. Resour. Counc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6374770

Julian, R K; Hall, L W

Recently completed environmetal studies performed within the region surrounding the Coso KGRA in California included detailed assessment of public attitudes and concerns toward geothermal development. The results of these studies of local issues were incorporated into plans for mitigating public concerns and increasing public acceptance of the proposed leasing and development of 72,640 acres within and adjoining the KGRA. Salient issues, attitudes, and concerns expressed over development at Coso are summarized, and a series of conclusions is offered regarding their general applicability to public acceptance and support of geothermal development elsewhere.

• Research Organization: Environmental Resources Group, Los Angeles, CA
• OSTI ID: 6374770
• Report Number(s): CONF-800920-
• Journal Information: Trans. - Geotherm. Resour. Counc.; (United States), Vol. 4; Conference: Geothermal Resource Council annual meeting, Salt Lake City, UT, USA, 9 Sep 1980
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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PUBLIC OPINION
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LEASING
SOCIAL IMPACT
CALIFORNIA
NORTH AMERICA
RESOURCES
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