Problematic practice in integrated impact assessment: the role of consultants and predictive computer models in burying uncertainty

摘要: It is well known in impact assessment that predictive model outputs will be as credible their inputs and assumptions drive outputs. What less how the practice of integrated with its pervasive use computer models multiple teams consultants can influence evidence relied upon deliberations over impacts benefits major projects. This paper draws on an a energy infrastructure project Australia Basslink to examine epistemic implications current practice. argued what has become standard procedure serve diminish disclosure prediction uncertainty.