Community Acceptance of Carbon Capture and Sequestration Infrastructure : Siting Challenges.
Discusses possible role public and community acceptance may play in the siting of carbon dioxide (CO2) infrastructure for carbon capture and sequestration (CCS). Reviews what is known about public opinion of CCS as an overall strategy to combat climate change. Examines community acceptance of CO2 em...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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| Series: | U.S. Congressional Research.
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| Summary: | Discusses possible role public and community acceptance may play in the siting of carbon dioxide (CO2) infrastructure for carbon capture and sequestration (CCS). Reviews what is known about public opinion of CCS as an overall strategy to combat climate change. Examines community acceptance of CO2 emissions controls, pipelines, and sequestration sites based on analogies, CO2 experience, and focused research. Discusses community acceptance issues related to selected alternatives to CCS policies, such as investment in renewable energy infrastructure and nuclear power. Introduces key CCS policy considerations as Congress continues to evaluate opportunities and requirements for carbon control. |
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| Item Description: | Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Dec. 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC. CRS Report. Electronic resource. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource. |