Turning forests into fuel: Promise and limits of biomass energy in Northeastern U.S.
Sunday, February 27, 2011 - 22:30
in Earth & Climate
In targeted applications, the heat generated by locally-grown biomass can reduce dependence on fossil fuels and support local economies," said Dr. Charles D. Canham, a forest ecologist at the Cary Institute and co-author of the report. "But each forested landscape is different, and regional variation in forest conditions and energy infrastructure means there is no one-size-fits-all solution."