A Just Energy Transition

"A Just Energy Transition elucidates the major theoretical discussions pertaining to the relationship between decarbonisation and social justiceThe books discussion of the root factors of NIMBYism and the wide-ranging repercussions of energy poverty are comprehensive and convincing." LSE This book goes beyond simply critiquing current energy injustices to also present an inspiring vision of what a more just energy transition should involve. Neil Simcock, Liverpool John Moores University Atkins book is empirically rich and dense [..] an excellent resource for people interested in energy transition, as well as for policymakers, academics, and researchers. Global Environmental Politics Issues of equity and social justice are of paramount importance to ensure that future energy and climate mitigation pathways are socially legitimate but also fair and accountable. This book offers a sobering assessment of our current climate crisis and showcases how we can escape it through our own patterns of behaviour, ownership, community action and work practices. Highly recommended for those that want to ensure nobody is left behind in our phrenetic rush to respond to global climate emergency. Benjamin Sovacool, University of Sussex and Boston University A hopeful paean to the possibility, necessity and multifaceted visions of just energy transitions, tautly balanced with rigorous accounts of challenges, injustices and grim home truths delivered with artistic flair. Siddharth Sareen, University of Stavanger and University of Bergen "There is growing awareness about the urgent need for decarbonisation but a risk that without putting the most affected communities in the driving seat, more inequalities will arise. Atkins offers a powerful, timely and incredibly readable guide to avert this risk. Don't put this book down until the transition is just!" Katherine Trebeck, University of Edinburgh and co-founder of WEAll

Ed Atkins is Senior Lecturer at the School of Geographical Sciences, University of Bristol. His research broadly explores how sustainability and decarbonisation policies can be made fairer and more inclusive.

1. Introduction 2. Transition 3. Scale 4. Ownership 5. Community 6. Home 7. Work 8. Global 9. Conclusion