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NIMBY NATION.

Authors :
HELMAN, CHRISTOPHER
FISHER, DANIEL
Jurney, Corinne
Source :
Forbes; 8/17/2015, Vol. 196 Issue 2, p102-107, 6p, 10 Color Photographs, 9 Maps
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article presents commentary criticizing not-in-my-backyard (NIMBY) attitudes in the U.S. as of 2015, hindering developments energy development, large scale conservation plans, and infrastructure projects throughout the country. Topics addressed include description of the NIMBY phenomenon, profiles of several individual projects which are necessary and beneficial but are perpetually stalled, and the economic consequences of such opposition fronts.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00156914
Volume :
196
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Forbes
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
108622787