A recent study published in Communications Earth & Environment explores public perceptions of Direct Air Capture (DAC) across various communities in the US. It presents a comprehensive analysis that combines national surveys and focus group discussions from diverse geographic and socio-political contexts.
The study highlights that:
- Community Benefit Agreements (CBAs) play an important role in shaping public acceptance.
- There is a need to inform people about DAC, as their baseline awareness is low.
- DAC developers should engage with communities to ensure that projects are not only technically sound but also socially equitable and environmentally sustainable.