Carbon removal support is tempered by concerns over whether biological methods are worth it.

ABSTRACT: Biological carbon removal has been proposed as a 'win-win' for climate, sustainability and public opinion, but research on public perceptions is lacking explicit evidence on trade-offs between options. Here we explore perceptions using small group deliberation (n60) plus a nationally representative survey (n2027) in the UK's four jurisdictions. We find a strong preference for carbon removal to play a substantial role in meeting national climate targets, stemming from persistent scepticism about emissions reductions and behaviour change. However, such support was tempered with caution about whether certain biological techniques - biochar, peatland restoration, and perennial biomass crops - would be "worth it". In particular, concerns were raised about life-cycle emissions, as well as land c

SUBMITTER: Cox E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12394068 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature