Geography GCSE
NIMBY-ism
What NIMBY-ism means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of NIMBY-ism
Not In My Back Yard; opposition by residents to a proposed development in their local area.
Topics that use NIMBY-ism
- Meeting the demands for energy resources can involve interventions by different interest groups (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using NIMBY-ism in the exam
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