| Title | Dealing with Controversial Facts: Geothermal Public Information in Hawaii |
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| Authors | Beck, Andrea Gill |
| Year | 1990 |
| Conference | Geothermal Resources Council Transactions |
| Keywords | General; USA; Hawaii; Public Information; Education |
| Abstract | The Hawaii Energy Extension Service (HEES) is charged with the dissemination of information on all energy topics. HEES, being located on the island of Hawaii is the government's lead agency for geothermal energy education on the island where geothermal energy is being developed. A variety of approaches toward public information are possible and must reflect and be responsive to specific subjects of interest of an information center are described. The maintenance of objectivity is essential to achieve creditability. |