Environmental Concern, Coal Transition, and Environmental Justice in Appalachian Communities: Evidence from Kentucky
アパラチア地域における環境配慮、石炭転換、環境正義：ケンタッキー州の証拠 (AI 翻訳)
Sydney Oluoch, Fiona Southers, Cecelia Harner, Darcy Grence
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日本語
本研究は、ケンタッキー州民の石炭産業衰退に対する認識と、社会人口学的要因が環境配慮に与える影響を調査。685名のオンライン調査データを用いた順序ロジスティック回帰の結果、女性は高い環境配慮を示す一方、農村部住民と共和党支持者は気候変動や環境劣化への懸念が低いことを発見。また、建設、運輸、再生可能エネルギー分野での労働力維持・訓練への支持が確認された。
English
This study examines Kentucky residents' perceptions of coal decline and how socio-demographic factors shape environmental concern using survey data from 685 respondents. Ordered logistic regression results show that female respondents express high environmental concern, while rural residents and Republicans report lower concern about climate change and environmental degradation. Support for workforce retention and training in construction, transportation, and renewable energy is also found.
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📝 gxceed 編集解説 — Why this matters
日本のGX文脈において
日本では石炭火力発電の段階的廃止やエネルギー転換が進む中、地域コミュニティの受容性と公正な移行（just transition）が課題となっている。本論文は、米国アパラチア地域の石炭依存コミュニティの認識を分析し、日本の石炭地域への示唆（例えば北海道や九州の炭鉱地域）を提供する。
In the global GX context
This paper provides empirical evidence on perceptions of coal decline and environmental concern in a US coal-dependent region, offering insights into just transition and community acceptance. Global readers can compare with similar dynamics in coal regions worldwide (e.g., Poland, Germany, China). The survey methodology and findings on demographic divides in environmental concern are broadly applicable.
👥 読者別の含意
🔬研究者:Provides quantitative evidence on socio-demographic determinants of environmental concern in a coal transition context, useful for energy justice and just transition research.
🏢実務担当者:N/A
🏛政策担当者:Offers insights into public perceptions of coal decline and support for workforce retraining, informing just transition policies in coal-dependent regions.
📄 Abstract（原文）
Coal mining has historically been a central economic, cultural, and social cornerstone of Appalachian communities. The decline of the coal industry, driven by technological changes, competition from natural gas and renewable energy, environmental regulations, and evolving energy markets, has created major economic and environmental challenges for coal-dependent regions. This study examines Kentucky residents’ perceptions of coal decline and how socio-demographic factors shape environmental concern. Data was collected from 685 Kentucky residents through a statewide online survey conducted in December 2023. Ordered logistic regression was used to examine the influence of gender, age, rural residence, and political affiliation on concerns regarding climate change, environmental degradation, extinction of endangered species, air pollution, and water pollution. Respondents identified health and safety concerns, cleaner energy alternatives, government incentives, and technological changes as major contributors to coal decline, while climate change was viewed as less significant. The findings also reveal support for workforce retention and training in sectors such as construction, transportation, utility work, and renewable energy. Female respondents expressed high levels of environmental concern, while rural residents and Republicans reported lower concern regarding climate change and environmental degradation.
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