NDLI: Exploring public perceptions of stratospheric sulfate injection

Content Provider	Springer Nature Link
Author	Merk, Christine Pönitzsch, Gert Kniebes, Carola Rehdanz, Katrin Schmidt, Ulrich
Copyright Year	2015
Abstract	Injecting sulfate aerosols into the stratosphere could quickly offset global warming caused by anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions. Because the technology would have global side effects, it raises not only technological but also political, ethical, and social concerns. Therefore, research on sulfate injection should be accompanied by a global debate that incorporates public perceptions and concerns into the development and governance of the technology. Our paper provides insight into public perceptions and explores their underlying patterns using a survey conducted in Germany. The data reveal a differentiated picture. Laboratory research on sulfate injection is broadly approved, whereas field research is much less approved. Immediate deployment is largely rejected. The acceptance of the technology is associated with the belief that climate change is a serious problem and that humans will eventually be able to control nature. It is also determined by the levels of trust in scientists and firms. Among the strongest objections against the technology is the belief that humans should not manipulate nature in the way injecting sulfate would. The actual public perceptions of sulfate injection will, however, evolve along with the ongoing debate between the public, experts, and policymakers.
Starting Page	299
Ending Page	312
Page Count	14
File Format	PDF
ISSN	01650009
Journal	Climatic Change
Volume Number	130
Issue Number	2
e-ISSN	15731480
Language	English
Publisher	Springer Netherlands
Publisher Date	2015-02-10
Publisher Place	Dordrecht
Access Restriction	One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Subject Keyword	Atmospheric Sciences Climate Change/Climate Change Impacts
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Atmospheric Science Global and Planetary Change

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