People think that wood pellets will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. Yet, these misguided beliefs are harming the environment. A closer look reveals a different, environmentally harmful reality. […]
How Much Wood Goes to Bioenergy?
Across the US South, forests are being used to produce wood pellets. These pellets are burned for electricity generation in the European Union and beyond. This industry was almost nonexistent […]
The Economy of Bioenergy Production
Woody biomass (bioenergy) is energy derived from trees. Bioenergy made from wood comes with steep environmental costs. Side effects of this industry include: air pollution during production air pollution during […]
Introducing the Biomass Baddies Failing Forests, Climate, and Justice
The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report has a glimmer of hope among the bleak warnings. The report calls for a huge shift that focuses efforts on the […]
North Carolinians Speak Out on Forests
Guest Post By Brianna Cunliffe North Carolina’s forests are in peril. Governor Cooper and state laws fail to stop destructive logging and dirty bioenergy. The timber industry claims carbon neutrality, […]