Energy demand for everyday mobility and domestic life:exploring the justice implications

Simcock, Neil and Mullen, Caroline (2016) Energy demand for everyday mobility and domestic life:exploring the justice implications. Energy Research and Social Science, 18. pp. 1-6. ISSN 2214-6296

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Abstract

The consumption of energy services for everyday mobility and domestic life is a fundamental pre-condition for participating in many contemporary societies, but it can also impact upon current and future generations in ways that raise questions of equity and fairness. Whilst the field of ‘energy justice’ has become more established in recent years, much work remains to be done to further this area of study. In this lead article for a Special Issue on ‘Energy demand for mobility and domestic life: new insights from energy justice’, we begin by outlining the many interlocking issues of (in)justice raised by energy consumption for mobility and domestic services, identifying gaps in the current literature. We then describe the articles within the Special Issue, discussing these in relation to three themes: uneven access to energy and transport services; the unequal burdens of low-carbon policies; and reducing energy demand and the good society. We conclude by highlighting potential directions for future research; for example, conceptualising ‘excessive’ consumption as an issue of (in)justice, and identifying low-energy social practices and arrangements that simultaneously contribute to human well-being.

Item Type:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
Energy Research and Social Science
Uncontrolled Keywords:
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Subjects:
?? JUSTICEEQUITYENERGYENERGY DEMANDCONSUMPTIONMOBILITYRENEWABLE ENERGY, SUSTAINABILITY AND THE ENVIRONMENTENERGY ENGINEERING AND POWER TECHNOLOGYNUCLEAR ENERGY AND ENGINEERINGFUEL TECHNOLOGYSOCIAL SCIENCES (MISCELLANEOUS) ??
ID Code:
80183
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Deposited On:
21 Jul 2016 09:22
Refereed?:
Yes
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Published
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17 Sep 2023 01:53