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A critical review of social scientific research on carbon capture and storage

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  • Määttä, Senni
  • de Gooyert, Vincent

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Carbon capture and storage technologies have become a prominent discussion point within the broader portfolio of mitigation options to limit climate warming to well below 2 °C. Most carbon capture and storage research has focused on technical and economic aspects. However, there is a growing recognition of the systemic nature of sustainability transitions and the importance of diverse societal considerations. Despite this emerging focus, the research field is constrained by persistent assumptions.

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  • Määttä, Senni & de Gooyert, Vincent, 2025. "A critical review of social scientific research on carbon capture and storage," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 208(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:rensus:v:208:y:2025:i:c:s1364032124007895
    DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2024.115063
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