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 […]
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 […]
Adapting To Climate Change: What Will It Take?
Climate change is one of the most pressing global issues of our time. It has the potential to cause drastic ecological changes that could threaten the existence of many species, including humans. It is important that we do what we can to adapt to climate change and mitigate its effects. What are the climate risks […]
Wood-Based Aviation Fuel is a Bad Idea: Here’s Why
There’s been a lot of discussion lately about the possibility of using wood-based aviation fuel as a way to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. While this may seem like a good idea, there are several reasons why it’s not a practical solution. Learn more about the problems with using wood-based fuels for the aviation […]
Your Small Changes Won’t Save the Planet. And That’s OK
Guest post by Michelle Thompson There’s a common story that we can save the planet through small changes to our lifestyles. Headlines bombard us every day with all the things we can and should do for the planet. The media tells us that if we recycle, compost, and bring our reusable bags, we can reduce […]