Sovacool et al. (2022): Determining our climate policy future: expert opinions about negative emissions and solar radiation management pathways
Benjamin K. Sovacool, Chad M. Baum, Sean Low IN: Mitig Adapt Strateg Glob Change 27, 58, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11027-022-10030-9
In this study, the authors rely on a large expert survey (N = 74) to critically examine the future potential of both negative emission options (e.g., carbon dioxide removal) and solar radiation management techniques. The authors designed a survey process that asked a pool of prominent experts questions about (i) the necessity of adopting negative emissions or solar radiation management options, (ii) the desirability of such options when ranked against each other, (iii) estimations of future efficacy in terms of temperature reductions achieved or gigatons of carbon removed, (iv) expectations about future scaling, commercialization, and deployment targets, and (v) potential risks and barriers.