The Citizen’s Round Table process: canvassing public opinion on energy technologies to mitigate climate change

摘要: This study draws on communication accommodation theory, social identity theory and cognitive dissonance to drive a ‘Citizen’s Round Table’ process that engages community audiences energy technologies strategies potentially mitigate climate change. The examines the effectiveness of in determining engage people discussion. is designed canvas participants’ perspectives potential reactions array renewable non-renewable sources, particular, underground storage CO2. Ninety-five (12 groups) participated process. Questionnaires were administered three times identify changes attitudes over time, analysis video, audio-transcripts observer notes enabled an evaluation level engagement among participants. key findings this indicate public can be meaningfully engaged discussion politically sensitive issue CO2 capture (CCS) other low emission technologies. round table was critical led attitude change towards some methods production. identifies used successfully explore politically-sensitive topics encourages examination