Are Wood Pellets Environmentally Friendly? The Answer is No.

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. Burning wood for energy is not a climate solution. Let’s address this misconception head-on. We’ll look at why the wood pellet industry is not as […]

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Is Biomass a Good or Bad Investment?

Biomass is sometimes called bioenergy, wood pellets, woody biomass, and more. Biomass means burning wood and other organic materials to produce energy in power plants. Governments incentivize biomass production and combustion to help them meet renewable energy goals. Biomass producers receive billions of tax dollars every year to prop up their unsustainable industry. But is […]

What Is BECCS? Bioenergy Carbon Capture and Storage Isn’t as Green as We Think

Guest Post By Spencer Moyle, Climate Impacts Stanback Fellow 2023. Have you ever wondered about Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS)? Have you heard that it may hinder the transition to clean energy? BECCS aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But in reality, burning wood pellets releases more carbon than fossil fuels. Solar and […]

Why Dead Trees Matter More Than You Think

Dead trees, also known as deadwood or snags, may seem like a blight on the landscape. People may consider them eyesores or hazards to remove. But in reality, dead trees play a vital role in creating healthy and thriving ecosystems. Dead trees: provide habitat and food for wildlife cycle nutrients back into the soil help […]