Investigating public perceptions of Carbon Dioxide Utilisation (CDU) technology: a mixed methods study

JONES, C.R., KAKLAMANOU, D., STUTTARD, W.M., RADFORD, R.L. and BURLEY, J. (2015). Investigating public perceptions of Carbon Dioxide Utilisation (CDU) technology: a mixed methods study. Faraday Discussions, 183, 327-347.

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Abstract

Carbon Dioxide Utilisation (CDU) technologies hold promise for helping to limit atmospheric releases of CO2 while generating saleable products. However, while there is growing investment in the research and development required to bring CDU to market, to date there has been very little systematic research into public perceptions of the technology. The current research reports upon the findings of a series of six qualitative focus groups (and an associated questionnaire) held with members of the UK public in order to discuss the perceived benefits and risks of CDU technology. The findings reveal that public awareness of CDU is currently very low and that there is a desire to learn more about the technology. While our participants did, on average, appear to develop an overall positive attitude towards CDU, this attitude was both tentative and was associated with a number of caveats. The implications for the findings in terms of the development of communication and broader strategies of public engagements are outlined.

Item Type:	Article
Research Institute, Centre or Group - Does NOT include content added after October 2018:	Psychology Research Group
Identification Number:	https://doi.org/10.1039/c5fd00063g
Page Range:	327-347
Depositing User:	Daphne Kaklamanou
Date Deposited:	10 Dec 2015 12:10
Last Modified:	18 Mar 2021 04:52
URI:	https://shura.shu.ac.uk/id/eprint/10919

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