Table 7 Opinion nominal variables
Variable name | Answers |
|---|---|
Personal attitude as final consumer | |
Opinion about being final consumer of GE algae biofuel | Yes No Do not know |
Willingness to pay more money if higher engine performances were achieved compared to established biofuels | Yes, < 5% Yes, 5–10% more Yes, 10–20% more Yes, > 20% Yes, do not know how much more No |
Willingness to pay more money if environmental advantages were achieved compared to fossil fuels | |
Suggestions to improve general social acceptance | |
Regulations before any genome engineered species is implemented | Yes No |
Higher or same economic benefits than using fossil fuels | |
Clear evidence of benefits | |
Clear communication of risks and benefits of genome engineering technologies | |
Rigorous risk assessments of GM algae, involving scientists with minimal conflicts of interest, independent peer review, and public participation | |
Closed production systems with high security standards | |
Use of genetic markers | |
Minor survivability compared to natural strains | |
Use of new precise gene editing tools instead of traditional genome engineering | |