In fact, per unit of energy produced, burning woody biomass for electricity releases more CO2 at the smokestack than coal. Trucking and processing trees to be burned releases significant emissions.

Biomass is organic material from plants and animals. This can be used as a source of energy. By-products from forestry, plants and animal waste from farms, even sewage and some waste from landfill ...

the International Biomass Conference & Expo is expected to draw roughly 1,000 attendees and more than 170 exhibitors. Now in its 18th year, the conference will return to Atlanta, Georgia. To view the ...