Environmental Attitudes and Public Concerns Regarding Large-Scale Geothermal Development: The Coso Geothermal Area as Case Study
- Key words
- Environmental; Power Generation; USA; California; Coso; Public Concerns; Native American Values; Archaeological Surveys
- Location
- Coso, California
- Conference
- Geothermal Resources Council Transactions
- Year
- 1980
- Session
- Public outreach; Social aspects
- Language
- English
Abstract
Recently completed environmental 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.
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