Merk et al. (2023): Carbon Capture and Storage – Publics in five Countries around the North Sea prefer to do it on their territory
Christine Merk, Gisle Andersen, Åsta Dyrnes Nordø, Torben Helfrich IN: Kiel Working Paper No. 2252, July 2023
In early 2023, the authors conducted an experimental comparative survey to study public opinions on cross-border CO2 trade for storage in Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and the UK. The share of respondents that perceive CCS as somewhat positive or very positive varies considerably between the countries; the authors find the highest share in Denmark (69%), followed by the UK (68%), Norway (67%), the Netherlands (57%) and the lowest share in Germany (49%). Especially concerns about environmental risks and costs lead to more negative views, while perceptions of job creation and economic opportunities lead to more positive evaluations.