New Technology on Well-Trodden Paths? The Acceptance of CO2 Storage in Germany Neue Technik, alte Pfade? Zur Akzeptanz der CO2-Speicherung in Deutschland
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Media type:
E-Article
Title:
New Technology on Well-Trodden Paths? The Acceptance of CO2 Storage in Germany Neue Technik, alte Pfade? Zur Akzeptanz der CO2-Speicherung in Deutschland
Published in:GAIA - Ecological Perspectives for Science and Society
Language:
English
DOI:
10.14512/gaia.19.4.11
ISSN:
0940-5550
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<jats:p>When the EU Directive on the geological storage of carbon dioxide came into force, Germany found itself under pressure to develop a legal framework for the exploration and operation of CO<jats:sub>2</jats:sub>-storage sites. But the German regulatory approach stands against fierce opposition
from the public – in particular at specific CO<jats:sub>2</jats:sub>-storage site regions, namely in Brandenburg and Schleswig-Holstein. This article takes a closer look on the German situation, analyzing the impact factors of the lack of public accpetance and discussing options to overcome an
upcoming major societal conflict. First, we review the national and international state of the art of CCS public acceptance research. Second, explanations are given for better understanding the nature of the local opposition in Brandenburg and Schleswig-Holstein. In the third part we draw
conclusions elaborating on key aspects relevant for a promising handling of the CCS public acceptance issue.</jats:p>