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Appendix E Selected Qualitative ResultsKnowledge of CO 2 : Example responses• “It is emitted from cars etc. I have no idea about the properties, but it is polluting. It comesfrom factories, when something’s burned. I don’t know what it is used for”. (Netherlandsfocus group)• “I cannot provide specifics on all its characteristics but I do know for sure that it is adangerous gas”. (Australian interviewee)• “I think CO 2 destroys ecosystems”. (Japanese focus group member)• “It is everywhere in space and earth. Too much CO 2 erodes the ozone layer”. (Netherlandsfocus group)• “It contains oxygen, causes global warming and is a natural gas”. (Netherlands focusgroup)Knowledge of climate change: Example responses• “I don’t know the relationship between CO 2 and global warming, but currently, people saythe cause is CO 2 ”. (Japanese interview)• “Natural part of the climate cycle – no need for hysteria”. (Australian focus group)• “Warmer winters were said to be a symptom of climate change. Much is said about CO 2being the cause. But the winter this year was very cold, despite what they predicted. I don’tknow what to believe anymore. They completely missed the mark”. (Netherlands focusgroup)Perceptions of CO 2 : Example responses• “When I picture CO 2 an explosion comes to mind, yes highly flammable signs overcylinders”. (Australian interviewee)• “Toxic gas that can kill people”. (Australian focus group)• “I think carbon is good, but at certain levels. The rate at which we are putting this gas intothe atmosphere is too high for the natural system to process so we need to look at reducingthis amount. But for CO 2 itself, I think it is a much needed part of the natural system”(Australian focus group)• “It is bad for the environment”. (Netherlands focus group)• “It raises the image of climate change and exhaust fumes. But it is also an essential part oflife, trees and plants process CO 2 ”. (Netherlands focus group)• “CO 2 fouls the earth”. (Japanese focus group)• “We need to get ideas how to cut the emissions”. (Japanese focus group)66 | Understanding how individuals perceive carbon dioxide
Knowledge of CCS: Example responses• “CO 2 is stored like nuclear waste, in large containers or concrete bunkers under theground”. (Australian interviewee)• “CO 2 is absorbed by something”. (Japanese interviewee)Perceptions of CCS: Example responses• “I think CCS implementation itself is a good option”. (Japanese focus group)• “It’s good that something happens, but this is actually hiding the problem”. (Netherlandsfocus group)• “Seems like a short term solution to a bigger problem. We probably have not spent enoughtime and effort reducing the CO 2 to begin with. Then we would not have to bury it”.(Australia focus group)Opinions on CCS implementation: Example responses• “Where are they thinking about burying this stuff? Better not be near communities or myhouse”. (Australian focus group)• “I’m opposed to CCS if it is implemented near my house”. (Japanese focus group)• “It says it is expected that the CO 2 will stay there, but that means they are not sure! I wantthem to be certain first”.(Netherlands focus group)Effects of providing information: Example responses• “But that has been done naturally. Maybe man cannot replicate what nature does”.(Australian focus group)• “I think this info is important as specific numbers of casualties are clearly presented. Thisshows risks in specific examples which may happen during CCS implementation. This isconvincing for me to make determination”. (Japanese focus group)• “This makes us more negative, because this is a natural phenomenon and CCS isn’t”.(Netherlands focus group)• “If there was an accident then at least it won’t burn”. (Australian focus group)• “How can CO 2 kill people and plants and not be toxic? Then it’s toxic isn’t it?” (Netherlandsfocus group)• “But that has been done naturally. Maybe man cannot replicate what nature does”.(Australian focus group)• “I think this info is important as specific numbers of casualties are clearly presented. Thisshows risks in specific examples which may happen during CCS implementation. This isconvincing for me to make determination”. (Japanese focus group)• “This makes us more negative, because this is a natural phenomenon and CCS isn’t”.(Netherlands focus group)• “I get worried because there is a lot of information about the influences. It needs to beknown”. (Japanese focus group)• “Again, this explains the possible drawbacks of CCS”. (Netherlands focus group)Understanding how individuals perceive carbon dioxide | 67
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1 IntroductionClimate change has of
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2.2 Perceptions of CO 2Very little
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