CCS as part of a global cultural development for environmentally sustainable energy production

摘要

Cultural transformation is needed to allow the world's population to make the right decisions for dealing with greenhouse gases. The authors have conducted an explorative study into the social representations and cultural models that could facilitate or hinder the necessary decisions for the implementation of Carbon Capture and Storage(CCS). Some key cultural factors have been identified with regard to the role of scientists, the relationship with the authorities, and the connection among the different social institutions. In addition it is highlighted how the research approach used can interact with and foster a new cultural representation of environmental problems and solutions.