SPJ Readership Survey: Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS)

Readership Opinion Poll
The Journal is giving our readers the opportunity
to participate in an online poll for RAPIDES PARISH.

In order to obtain the best results, please vote only ONCE.

The poll will run until 4pm Friday, July 25, 2025 when the link will no longer be active.

The purpose of this poll is to gain insight to our readers opinions regarding Carbon Capture and Sequestratioin (CCS).

This poll uses measures, validation and geofencing. These measures trigger the entry as being outside of the geographic boundary. Duplicate entries along with entries from participators outside of the Parish or Districts will be purged.
How familiar are you with carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) technology?*

Very familiar – I understand the technical processes and current applicationsSomewhat familiar – I have a general understanding of what it involvesSlightly familiar – I’ve heard of it but don’t know much detailNot familiar at all – This is new to me
What concerns, if any, do you have about carbon capture and sequestration technology? (Select all that apply)*

Safety risks from storing CO2 undergroundHigh costs and economic viabilityEnvironmental impacts and contamination of water supplyPotential for CO2 leakage over timeRender our land as “non-marketable” for a potential sale in the future.No significant concerns
Which of the following potential environmental impacts of CCS operations do you consider most significant? (Select up to 3)*

Disruption of local ecosystems during construction and operationPotential groundwater contaminationInduced seismic activity (earthquakes) from injection processesAir quality impacts from capture facilitiesLong-term geological stability risksNo significant concerns
Do you believe our Governor should place a moratorium on all carbon capture and sequestration, restore the local governmental authority of each parish, and the right of the citizens of each parish to approve, or disapprove of these massive CO2 injection wells??*

YESNO
Do you know where your Local and State Elected Officials stand on the carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) issue?*

YESNO
This poll is to gain insight among the readership of the Parish Journal. The result may not be published. The choice to publish or not rest solely with the Parish Journal. This is simply a snapshot-in-time of the opinions of our readership. This is NOT a scientific poll.
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SPJ Readership Survey: Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS)