This is a critical analysis of proposals for ‘carbon negative’ bioenergy, including biochar (agrichar) and bioenergy with carbon capture and storage, as a means of reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations and mitigating climate change. It includes a wider discussion about the impacts of large-scale bioenergy, and about alternative adequate responses to the current crisis. The statements and conclusions contained in the report are the sole responsibility of the authors.
Report by Almuth Ernsting and Deepak Rughani, Biofuelwatch, updated December 2008.