Building Public Acceptability for Carbon Capture and Sequestration

The document argues that while the actual risks of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) are low, public perception of these risks significantly influences the development of policy and regulatory frameworks. To build public acceptability, the author recommends the implementation of large, well-managed demonstration projects, the promotion of robust industry standards and regulations, and the creation of interactive public education and outreach programs.

• Public perception of the risks associated with carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) is a critical factor in the evolution of the technology's policy and regulatory frameworks, despite evidence from global demonstration projects that these risks are low.
• The most effective methods for increasing public acceptance of CCS include the development of large-scale, well-managed demonstration projects, the establishment of strong industry standards and regulations, and the use of interactive education and outreach initiatives.

APA

World Resources Institute (n.d.). Building Public Acceptability for Carbon Capture and Sequestration. https://www.wri.org/research/building-public-acceptability-carbon-capture-and-sequestration

Chicago

World Resources Institute. Building Public Acceptability for Carbon Capture and Sequestration. n.d. https://www.wri.org/research/building-public-acceptability-carbon-capture-and-sequestration.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{worldresourcesinstitutendbuilding, author = {{World Resources Institute}}, title = {{Building Public Acceptability for Carbon Capture and Sequestration}}, institution = {World Resources Institute}, url = {https://www.wri.org/research/building-public-acceptability-carbon-capture-and-sequestration}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }