A natural resource is defined as a form of energy and/or matter which is essential for the functioning of organisms, populations and ecosystems. In the case of humans, a natural resource, in his words ...

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) issued a September 2024 document titled: Fact Sheet on Clean Cellulosic Biomass and Non-Hazardous Secondary Materials Determinations (“Fact ...

A major political and environmental dispute is heating up as the forestry industry and governments promote forest biomass — cutting trees, turning them into wood pellets, and burning them to make ...

As California works to meet climate and air quality goals, a key to the transition will come from biomass, which is renewable organic material from plants and animals. New research from the University ...

International controversy on whether or not woody biomass should be classified as a renewable energy source is raging. On December 15, Australia reversed woody biomass’s renewable classification, the ...

Many modern utilities may have a diverse portfolio of generating assets which often includes aging coal fired units which are nearing or at the end of their economic operating life. Many factors can ...

The EU hopes to finalize its revised Renewable Energy Directive (RED) soon, even as forest advocates urge last minute changes to significantly cut the use of woody biomass for energy and make deep ...

Utilities are taking a second look at biomass as a fuel source in power generation. There are many forms of biomass that can be used such as saw grass and agricultural wastes (peanut hulls, bagasse, ...

The climate crisis demands urgent action. If we are to meet global commitments to phase out coal, cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the world needs to ...