It matters to be heard: Increasing the citizen acceptance of low-carbon technologies in the Netherlands and United Kingdom

Peer reviewed scientific article describing the results of two experimental survey studies (see the abstract below): The deployment of low-carbon technologies such as carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS) and onshore wind is essential to mitigate climate change, but may be met with resistance from local residents. In two experimental surveys (Study 1: Dutch citizens, N = 395; Study 2: United Kingdom citizens, N = 240) we investigated the importance of the quality of the voice opportunity offered to local residents in the decision-making process for acceptance of CCUS (Study 1) and onsh... Mehr ...