Common Grounds: A Privacy-First Mobile Application for Student Networking Through Interest-Based Proximity Matching; Competition Among Proponents, Experts, and Non-Experts in Shaping Public Policy for Carbon Capture and Storage Research and Development 65 views

All climate change mitigation paths demand sociotechnical innovation, but not all paths can be pursued. Competing interests, ideas and values divide social groups over the problem of selecting the best path. Though intensely controversial, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) may someday reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Carbon capture mechanisms, transport infrastructure, and long-term geological sequestration are reviewed, and their performance, cost efficacy, and risks are assessed. CCS’s capacity to contribute to efforts to meet global decarbonization targets is estimated, and areas for further technological innovation are recommended. Public policy governing CCS is the object of a dynamic competition among diverse social groups, including CCS proponents and critics. Competing social groups frame their positions strategically, assert their expertise, and engage in rhetorical contests to influence public discourse and policy.

BS (Bachelor of Science)

Carbon capture; Contested climate expertise; Public trust and risk; Fossil lock-in; Industry influence campaigns

School of Engineering and Applied Science Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Technical Advisor: Mark Sherriff STS Advisor: Peter Norton Technical Team Members: Andy Phan, Sanjay Karunamoorthy, Kevin Arleen

English

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2025-12-14