Impact of offshore nuclear power plants: forecasting visits to nearby beaches

Journal Article · Mon Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1980 · Environ. Behav.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1177/0013916580123005· OSTI ID:6644525

Baker, E J; West, S G; Moss, D J; Weyant, J M

Certain probable impacts on human behavior of a proposed offshore floating nuclear power plant are predicted. The potential magnitude of beach avoidance associated with a floating nuclear power plant, and the related adverse impact on tourism, are assessed. Beach attributes and visitor characteristics that may affect the decision to visit a beach with a nearby floating nuclear power plant are investigated. Predictor variables include concerns about safety, attitudes toward energy alternatives, and knowledge about nuclear power. At its closest point to shore, an offshore nuclear power plant would probably deter no more than 5-10% of the routine beach visitors. The amount of impact would decrease in accordance with a negative exponential function at more distant beaches. (4 graphs, 1 map, 31 references, 5 tables)

• Research Organization: Florida State Univ
• OSTI ID: 6644525
• Journal Information: Environ. Behav.; (United States), Journal Name: Environ. Behav.; (United States) Vol. 12:3; ISSN EVBHA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
530100* -- Environmental-Social Aspects of Energy Technologies-- Social & Economic Studies-- (-1989)
BEHAVIOR
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
HUMAN POPULATIONS
INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS
NUCLEAR FACILITIES
NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS
OFFSHORE NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS
POPULATIONS
POWER PLANTS
PUBLIC OPINION
RECREATIONAL AREAS
SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS
THERMAL POWER PLANTS