Paper Advance - Biomass

Thumbs up to Pinnacle Pellet for providing market for pulp logs

I feel compelled to shed some light on the facts that the general public in the Smithers area may not know about.

Concerns raised over use of whole logs at Pinnacle Pellet plant

A co-founder of Bulkley Valley Clean Air Now says the public has been and continues to be misled regarding source material for the Pinnacle Pellet plant in Smithers.

Scientists warn U.S. Congress against declaring biomass burning carbon neutral

Even as the COVID-19 pandemic attracts much of the world’s attention, global warming continues intensifying.

Biomass Likely Essential for Achieving NL's Climate Goals: Planning Office

The Netherlands will likely not achieve its climate goals without using biomass, according to a study by the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency into the pros and cons of this controversial energy source, NOS reports.

B.C. says firms can chop down whole trees for pellet fuel if they are ‘inferior’

Companies can cut down whole trees to be ground into pellets for fuel if they are “inferior,” says British Columbia’s natural resources ministry, a position that has led to concerns the government is "rebranding" old growth forests as low-quality in order to justify logging them.

A tree-mendous study: Biomass from forest restoration

The United States is made up of more than 2 billion acres of land—nearly 750 million of which represent forest lands.

B.C. giving millions to transform rainforest into wood pellets for export, new report documents

The rapidly growing wood pellet export industry claims it offers a renewable energy fuel source for aging coal plants overseas, yet a new investigation warns the little-known biofuel poses an overlooked threat to forests, endangered species habitat and the climate.

Enviva Announces Its Responsible Sourcing Policy Goals for 2020

BETHESDA, Md. -- Enviva, a leading global energy company specializing in sustainable wood bioenergy, today published its 2020 Implementation Plans, a detailed proposal of new goals and initiatives to continue to deliver on the company’s commitment to responsible and sustainable wood sourcing.

Study projects 30% more forest cover if wood biomass is managed right; critics call it a disaster

The continued use of wood-derived biomass could result in a potential 30% increase in worldwide forest cover — more than a billion hectares (2.5 billion acres) — by the year 2100, according to a new research paper.

How Burning Wood, Once a Viable Power Source, Fell Out of Favor in the U.S.

The EPA is considering labeling biomass—the burning of wood for energy— as carbon neutral. But the economics make it unlikely to gain domestic popularity.

Enviva and The Longleaf Alliance Announce Partnership to Protect and Restore Longleaf Pine Forests

BETHESDA, MD – March 27, 2020 – Today, Enviva and The Longleaf Alliance announced the signing of a five-year partnership to protect and restore longleaf pine forests, one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in North America.

Burning Wood Can Be a Clean Source of Power After All

A new study shows high demand for biomass power could lead to better forest management.

Drax’s largest biomass shipment arrives at the UK’s biggest biomass handling facility

Associated British Ports (ABP) and Drax received and unloaded the largest shipment of sustainable biomass to arrive at the Port of Immingham in the UK’s Humber region earlier this week, marking an important milestone for the port and the energy company.

Why a Northern sawmill and biomass power plant are key to the survival of Northern Ontario

As we reach the halfway point of Premier Ford’s mandate until the 2022 provincial election, Ontarians from across the political spectrum can agree that addressing the needs of Northern Ontario is critical – especially for a Premier who campaigned on standing up for Northern Ontario businesses and skilled workers.