Perceptions of CO2 Report - Global CCS Institute
Perceptions of CO2 Report - Global CCS Institute
Perceptions of CO2 Report - Global CCS Institute
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Appendix E Selected Qualitative ResultsKnowledge <strong>of</strong> 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 <strong>of</strong> 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 <strong>of</strong> the climate cycle – no need for hysteria”. (Australian focus group)• “Warmer winters were said to be a symptom <strong>of</strong> 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)<strong>Perceptions</strong> <strong>of</strong> 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 <strong>of</strong> the natural system”(Australian focus group)• “It is bad for the environment”. (Netherlands focus group)• “It raises the image <strong>of</strong> climate change and exhaust fumes. But it is also an essential part <strong>of</strong>life, 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