Monthly Archives: December 2011
Coalition puts forth Biomass Vision
Sustainable Forest Bioenergy for North Carolina Endorsed by Environmental Defense Fund, NC Coastal Federation, NC League of Conservation Voters, Pamlico Tar River Foundation, Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, Southern Environmental Law Center, and Western North Carolina Alliance North Carolina has … Continue reading
N.C. to be a player in biomass fuels
Biofuels, which are produced from “biomass feedstocks” such as perennials, woody crops and forest residues, will likely play a significant role in any new energy mix. With a $4 million grant from the Department of Agriculture, Steve Kelley and researchers … Continue reading
Long-Awaited Mercury Pollution Limits- Possible in Road for Biomass?
Long-Awaited Mercury Pollution Limits Build on States’ Lead By Peter Lehner Published December 22, 2011 ..Possible in roads for biomass power, heat…. The Obama Administration announced the first national standards for mercury and other dangerous emissions from power plants. Now … Continue reading
“Positive reforms” needed to encourage biomass
Toby Price The Society of American Foresters (SAF) recently released “Managing Forests Because Carbon Matters: Integrating Energy, Products and Land Management Policy,” a report published in the Journal of Forestry that summarizes and analyses the most recent science regarding forests … Continue reading
Biogenic emissions result in no net carbon release, says new study
By Lisa Gibson | November 10, 2011 Study finds that keeping forests as forests prevents greenhouse gas emissions and actively managed forestland allows these forests to provide even more climate benefits. . A new study with multiple co-authors, including researchers … Continue reading
Kruger Products wins award for innovative biomass gasification technology
December 01, 2011 By: Working Forest Staff Kruger Products L.P., Canada’s leading manufacturer of quality tissue products, was recognized for its environmental leadership and energy conservation achievements through the 2011 Canadian Industry Program for Energy Conservation (CIPEC) Leadership Awards. The … Continue reading