The US Must Cut Pollution, Not Forests

The first federal policy to address the impacts of biomass was recently introduced. This legislation directs the EPA to collect data on air and noise pollution from biomass. It instructs the EPA to assess biomass emissions. It orders a study of the community health near biomass facilities.

Support the Forest Biomass Emissions Act.

Biomass emits more carbon than coal. This industry destroys millions of forest acres in the US South. Most biomass plants operate in rural areas with low wealth and majority Black communities. Biomass plants emit air and noise pollution 24 hours a day. Biomass is an environmental injustice.

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  • Your US Senators
  • Your US House Representative

The following legislators have sponsored or co-sponsored the bills:

  • Sen. Booker, Cory A. (D-NJ) Sponsor S.4153
  • Sen. Heinrich, Martin (D-NM) Co-sponsor S.4153
  • Sen. Markey, Edward J. (D-MA) Co-sponsor S.4153
  • Sen. Van Hollen, Chris (D-MD) Co-sponsor S.4153
  • Sen. Warren, Elizabeth (D-MA) Co-sponsor S.4153
  • Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. (D-MS-2) Sponsor H.R.8618
  • Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. (D-NC-4) Co-sponsor H.R.8618