Environmental NGOs challenge EU Commission's carbon removal methodologies under CRCF Regulation

Summary

A coalition of environmental NGOs has submitted a formal request for internal review to the European Commission, challenging the proposed methodologies for biogenic emissions capture with carbon storage (Bio-CCS) and biochar carbon removal under the Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming (CRCF) Regulation. The NGOs argue that the approaches outlined in the delegated act will not achieve permanent carbon dioxide removal as required by the regulation, making them unfit for purpose. The challenge presents evidence that the methodologies fail to meet the permanence standards necessary for effective climate action.