Expectations about the future removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere have mobilized projects which seek to demonstrate carbon removal methods, at various stages of development. Public perceptions play a critical role in demonstrations and funders widely require demonstration projects to identify and consult affected groups and communities. This review examines the extant research on perceptions of carbon removal, analyzing how studies have conceptualized the public and the role perceptions play in field trials and experiments of carbon removal methods.
Carbon removal demonstrations and problems of public perception
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Research theme(s)
Societal engagement and responsible innovation
Societal engagement and responsible innovation
Publication type
Article
Article
Author(s)
Laurie Waller, Emily Cox, Rob Bellamy
Laurie Waller, Emily Cox, Rob Bellamy
Publication date
September 20, 2023
September 20, 2023
Publisher
WIREs Climate Change
WIREs Climate Change