Just yesterday, the Dutch government came together to reject future subsidies for biomass. This is a big win for Southern forests and communities. This is nothing short of historic in […]
Ten Reasons to Not Burn Biomass
This is a guest blog by Dr. Louise Vet and Dr. Martijn Katan, originally posted in Dutch paper, Trouw, on October 9, 2020. Professor Vet prepares to provide expert testimony […]
Beware the Biomass Boom and Bust
Enviva depends on overseas sales for its product: wood pellets. However, the Dutch government is on the precipice of writing biomass out of its energy future. The Netherlands are concerned […]
International Forest Campaigners Urge Government to Act following SER’s Advice to Phase Out Biomass Power and Heat
– for immediate release – 9th July 2020 – US American and Estonian forest campaigners welcome the conclusion of the Social and Economic Council (SER) in the Netherlands that the […]
Biomass report by Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency slammed as a “greenwash” by international environmental organizations
For immediate release Amsterdam, 8th May, 2020– Today’s publication of a long-awaited biomass report by the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency has been greeted with alarm by international environmental organizations [1] […]