Factors affecting public awareness and acceptance of co2 capture, transport and storage infrastructure: a transnational comparison

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) refers to the capture of carbon dioxide (CO2) from energy or heavy industry processes and its redirection to long-term geological storage structures (e.g. depleted oil wells). This way, CCS can contribute to global efforts to mitigate climate change. However, it remains a controversial technology that often faces public resistance in terms of acceptance of specific projects. Therefore, the fact that social acceptance of CCS infrastucture is a prerequisite for the further development and dissemination of this technology should not be overlooked.