Communication and Teamwork

Abstract

With increasing concern about increasing global temperatures, there has been an increased focus on carbon capture technologies as a way to mitigate climate change by decreasing atmospheric carbon dioxide levels. Despite the benefits of carbon capture, especially in regard to the mitigation of climate change, there are several regulatory barriers to the widespread implementation of carbon capture technologies. This literature review examines the current regulatory and political incentives, such as tax credits and grants, and barriers, such as economic and environmental concerns, to carbon capture adoption in the United States. Through the analysis of these incentives and hurdles, this review provides insight on how current policy affects the implementation of carbon capture technologies and suggests areas for further study to gain understanding of how to facilitate the widespread adoption of carbon capture technologies in the United States.