Carbon removal awareness among general public is low but support is high, finds survey

Published 12:34 on October 23, 2025 / Last updated at 12:34 on October 23, 2025 / / Americas (US & Canada), CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), EMEA (Europe), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry, Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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Around one in two people in the US and UK have heard of carbon removal (CDR), but a higher proportion support government or corporate action to accelerate the industry, according to a new survey of more than 10,000 people in both regions.
Around one in two people in the US and UK have heard of carbon removal (CDR), but a higher proportion support government or corporate action to accelerate the industry, according to a new survey of more than 10,000 people in both regions.


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