Lier, J.F. (2024) Study of the perception of environmental and societal impacts of gas extraction Oosterpoortbuurt, Groningen. Bachelor thesis.
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Abstract
The purpose of this study is to explore the perception of the societal and environmental impacts associated with gas extraction in the municipality of Groningen, specifically the Oosterpoortbuurt. Main question of research is: What are the differences between the perceptions of societal and environmental impacts associated with gas extraction in the Oosterpoortbuurt and the key environmental and societal impacts in the Province of Groningen? Key environmental and societal impacts will be identified within the literature and translated into key indicators of these impacts. These key indicators will be used to assess the perception of the population of study. The research question will be answered by adopting a multifaceted approach, firstly to identify the environmental and societal impacts literature analysis is conducted. Furthermore, a survey is conducted to gather firsthand perspectives on environmental and societal impacts of gas extraction. The literature identifies a causal relationship between environmental impacts and societal impacts of gas extraction. Survey data indicates that regarding environmental impacts respondents feel Groningen Province has not profited enough from gas extraction to deal with the consequences, as opposed to the country of the Netherlands. Especially responses to the open question revealed resentment and frustration about the uneven distribution of the benefits of gas extraction. Furthermore, a decline in desirability of the area is not observed, respondents feel safe inside their homes in relation to earthquakes, and, visible damages are not especially prevalent. Nevertheless a decline in trust regarding the national government, experiencing earthquakes and damage to housing could potentially add to feelings of insecurity in the area.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Degree programme: | Spatial Planning and Design |
| Supervisor: | Turhan, E. |
| Date Deposited: | 03 May 2024 09:16 |
| Last Modified: | 03 May 2024 09:16 |
| URI: | https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4501 |
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