Energy Cultures and Mobilities

What is it about?

This article concerns shifting energy cultures. Beyond promoting energy efficiency, recycling, or other consumer practices, it argues for paying more careful attention to transnational relations of power. The global production of energy systems (and their relation to military power), along with the democratization of control over transnational industries, will ultimately be necessary for shifting energy cultures.

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Why is it important?

Many of the technologies that seek to contribute to increased energy efficiency, lighter and more fuel-efficient transport, and even renewable energy production itself still cause ecological harm and social injustice. Greater spatial justice in the siting of industrial facilities, the globalization of production, the use of water, and all people’s access to infrastructure (including energy and its distribution systems), will require greater transparency about industrial processes, their energy use and pollution impacts.

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