[Preprint] Wollnik et al.: Dynamics of bio-based carbon dioxide removal in Germany
Ronja Wollnik, Malgorzata Borchers, Ruben Seibert, Susanne Abel, Pierre Herrmann, Peter Elsasser, Jakob Hildebrandt, Kathleen Meisel, Pia Henning, Kai Radtke, Marco Selig, Stanislav Kazmin, Nora Szarka, Daniela Thrän, https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-3452150/v1
Bio-based carbon dioxide removal (CDR) encompasses a wide range of (i) natural sink enhancement concepts in agriculture and on organic soils including peatlands, and in forestry, (ii) bio-based building materials, and (iii) bioenergy production with CO2 capture and storage (BECCS), which are also expected to contribute to the German climate neutrality target. While the concepts vary in CO2 removal dynamics, long-term CO2 removal potential, in specific costs and many other factors, a common database is crucial to compare and discuss the different options. To cover this gap, the authors provide standardised factsheets with many aspects from economics, resource base and environmental impacts to social and political implications.