This article focuses on the introduction of electric vehicles in Norway and how electrical cars are understood culturally in relation to conventional car use. Theoretically, elements of social practice theory and the ...

The difference between indigenous knowledge and western science continues to be a central theme in the social studies of science. This paper investigates the use of climate knowledge in climate adaptation activities. The ...

The challenge: European Union (EU) energy policies have three main aims: competitiveness, secure supply and sustainability. EU countries have agreed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% compared ...

Transitions towards low-carbon energy systems will be comprehensive and demanding, requiring substantial public support. One important contribution from STS is to highlight the roles of citizens and public engagement. Until ...

For years, technology optimists have hoped that the internet might serve as a vehicle for democratization. Meanwhile, many STS-scholars have called for a democratization of scientific practices through increased transparency ...

Klimaendringer utfordrer det fossilbaserte teknologisystemet for bruk av bil og lanserer elbil som en del av løsningen for reduserte klimagassutslipp. Effektive virkemidler de siste tjue årene har bidratt til å gjøre Norge ...

Recent years have brought a shift in the discourse on the role of end users in the energy systems throughout Europe. A central aspect of this is a focus on prosumers; customers not only buying electricity, but producing ...

This paper examines how energy efficiency fails in the building industry based on many years of research into the integration of energy efficiency in the construction of buildings and sustainable architecture in Norway. ...