A1 Journal article – refereed
Transport discussion amidst climate challenges: Analysing student, media, and expert framings through the environmental protection process model
List of Authors: Vilja Varho, Nina A. Nygrén, Jari Lyytimäki
Publisher: Elsevier
Publication year: 2013
Journal: Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment
Journal acronym: TRD
Volume number: 24
Number of pages: 7
ISSN: 1361-9209
eISSN: 1361-9209
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.trd.2013.05.001
URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1361920913000801
Abstract
The article examines media representations and views of experts and high school students on the future of transport with a particular focus on its implications for emissions of greenhouse gases. Focusing on Finland, it explores which key features and boundary conditions related to the climate policies of transport are framed as important or negligible. The analysis was based on the comprehensive environmental protection process model. Results show that the need for radical change was recognised both by students and experts but at the same time, rather cynical views regarding the possibilities to achieve these changes were presented by the media, experts, and students. Long-term impacts and visions were underrepresented in discussions, with the focus being mainly on short-term concerns and incremental changes.
The article examines media representations and views of experts and high school students on the future of transport with a particular focus on its implications for emissions of greenhouse gases. Focusing on Finland, it explores which key features and boundary conditions related to the climate policies of transport are framed as important or negligible. The analysis was based on the comprehensive environmental protection process model. Results show that the need for radical change was recognised both by students and experts but at the same time, rather cynical views regarding the possibilities to achieve these changes were presented by the media, experts, and students. Long-term impacts and visions were underrepresented in discussions, with the focus being mainly on short-term concerns and incremental changes.
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