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A Statement by Scientists and Economists on BECCS from Forest Biomass

Author: Multiple

Date: 2022

Location: Array

Language: English

Type of resource: Letter

Topics: Scientist statements

The 87 undersigned scientists and economists submit this letter in response to the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and HM Treasury consultation and call for evidence on greenhouse gas removal (GGR) options. This letter focuses exclusively on the problems associated with a specific GGR technology—bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) as applied to the burning of wood from forests

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