Public Perceptions and Engagement for Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage: Literature Review With a Case Study of Utah, USA

Carbon dioxide capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) is a potential key to mitigating anthropogenic CO2 emissions and associated impacts on global climate change. Successful CCUS deployment hinges on both technological advancements and public support. This article examines public perception research on CCUS over the last 25 years, finding that although awareness and acceptance have slightly increased, overall awareness remains low (less than 50%). No clear relationship is found between public awareness and support from these studies. Public acceptance for CCUS deployment depends on perceived benefits and risks and trust in project developers and authorities. Effective public engagement requires diverse approaches for communities and stakeholders, especially at an early stage in target areas. The media plays a critical role in shaping and evolving public attitudes about CCUS. Newspaper coverage in Utah, USA, was selected as a case study. Utah's coal and energy industries are vital to its economy, with CCUS seen crucial for reducing CO2 emissions. We identified and reviewed approximately 200 newspaper reports on carbon capture and geological storage since the early 21st century. Storylines such as “saving Utah's coal industry” and “key element of energy transition” were frequently used. Technical, economic, and political frames were mostly discussed with neutral to positive tones. To further engage stakeholders and the public, building relationships and trust in an early stage through a variety of communication strategies may be necessary. A cross‐sector systemic coordination mechanism, highlighting stakeholder engagement, education, and mutual learning, should be established.

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  2025

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  Greenhouse Gases: Science and Technology

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  2025-10-09

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  DOI 10.1002/ghg.2381
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