Public support for novel carbon removal hinges on procedural and distributive fairness

Nature Climate Change, Published online: 24 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02741-7Public support is crucial for carbon removal deployment, yet the role of fairness remains unclear. Using surveys from six countries (N = 10,852), this study shows that procedural and distributive fairness are key determinants of support for carbon removal projects across diverse contexts.