Daily Archives: April 5, 2012
Burning wood for electricity may reduce carbon emissions
Tiffany Stecker, E&E reporter(Friday, March 9, 2012) When counting the carbon pros and cons of burning biomass for energy, some methods are leaving out important details, says a new study. The future market for biomass energy from wood affects how many … Continue reading
Study emphasizes impact of market forces on bioenergy GHG emissions
By Luke Geiver | March 29, 2012 A new study completed by Christopher Galik, senior policy associate at Duke University’s Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions highlights the important role market forces play in calculating the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions … Continue reading
Former CIA Director on renewable energy sources
By Ben Rakestraw | March 15, 2012 Reducing dependence on fossil fuels is key to the United States’ national security as well as its environmental health, said a leading energy expert Wednesday. Former CIA Director R. James Woolsey led a … Continue reading