Abstract
Opposition to coal seam gas (CSG) in Australia is remarkable. CSG proposals – mostly affecting rural areas – have spawned hundreds of opposition groups across the country. Some are now household names, like Lock the Gate and Knitting Nannas Against Gas (KNAG). But there are also many others; small local groups without logos or official websites.
Our research reveals all sorts of concerns motivate the opponents of CSG. But one factor, emotions – in particular how people “do” emotions – helps explain how people mobilise and unite in their opposition.
It’s fair to say the scale of this resistance has been a shock all round: to industry, to government, and even to organisers in the movement itself.
Our research reveals all sorts of concerns motivate the opponents of CSG. But one factor, emotions – in particular how people “do” emotions – helps explain how people mobilise and unite in their opposition.
It’s fair to say the scale of this resistance has been a shock all round: to industry, to government, and even to organisers in the movement itself.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 1-4 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Specialist publication | The Conversation |
| Publisher | The Conversation Paperpress |
| Publication status | Published - 4 Dec 2018 |