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January 2023
G7, January 28. The share of renewables in EU energy consumption has fallen, but the figures are also greatly distorted by the burning of firewood (Hungarian)
Energetyka 24, January 28. Wood as renewable energy? IEA admits it's problematic (Polish)
Yesil Gazette, January 28. No, wood burning is not climate friendly (Turkish)
HirKlikk, January 23. Hungary manipulates the data of green solutions (Hungarian)
EURACTIVE, January 23. Exposed: How EU countries use firewood to bloat their renewable energy stats (also available in Slovak, French, and German)
RND, January 21. How far is your district in terms of the energy transition? (German)
KPFA/Terra Verde, January 6. Global Wood Bioenergy Sector Eyes California’s Forests
Energy Monitor, January 5. Should the EU count wood as a renewable fuel? Opinions are divided.
December 2022
E&E Daily, December 22. ‘Carbon neutral’ scores another victory in omnibus
Daily Caller, December 22. Green Activists Seethe After Susan Collins Gets Firewood Branded A ‘Carbon Neutral’ Energy Source In Spending Bill
Climate Monitor, December 21. NOAH: Europe's nature is suffering under the EU's crisis law for the energy sector (Danish)
Williamsburg Yorktown Daily, December 19. Woody Biomass Under Fire in Virginia
Boston Globe, December 5. Court upholds decision to revoke permits for Springfield biomass plant
November 2022
Utopia.de, November 29. Forest protection - That's how important trees are for us and our climate (German)
Daily Hampshire Gazette, November 19. Rejection of biomass as ‘renewable’ rooted in western Mass. advocacy
Greenfield Recorder, November 18. State biomass rejection rooted in western Mass. advocacy
Euractive, November 16. Time to stop counting forest biomass as ‘renewable energy’
168.hu, November 14. Biomass can ruin Europe (Hungarian)
Greenfo, November 14. Europe is rapidly losing its forest carbon sink (Hungarian)
Euractive, November 7. Europe rapidly losing its forest carbon sink, study shows (English, German)
October 2022
Ming Pao, October 23. Wood classified as renewable energy with high actual carbon emissions (Chinese)
September 2022
Politico, September 21. Green groups open fire on EU sustainable investment list
il Fatto Quotidiano, September 21. Europe towards the elimination of subsidies to forest biomass. But for environmentalists too many exceptions and uncertain times (Italian)
edie, September 21. Brussels sued for including fossil gas in EU’s green finance taxonomy
Business Wire, September 20. PFPI: Tide Turning on Use of Wood-Burning for Renewable Energy in Europe
Economia Circolare, September 20. Renewable Energy Directive, lights and shadows of the new EU provision (Italian)
Law.com, September 19. In 2 Separate Suits, NGOs Sue European Commission Over Green Investment Label
EURACTIVE, September 19. Brussels sued for including fossil gas in EU’s green finance taxonomy (English, Italian, Greek)
Telex, September 16. Until now, the forests have been burned with state support, and there are still loopholes for this (Hungarian)
Mongabay, September 16. EU votes to keep woody biomass as renewable energy, ignores climate risk
EURACTIVE, September 16. Forest activists hail EU move to cap biomass fuels, industry worried (English, French, Italian)
New York Times, September 15. European Union Signals a Move Away from Wood Energy
WCAX, September 14. Vermont Climate Council takes on role of biomass energy production
Financial Times, September 14. EU vote exposes tensions over use of forests for fuel
The Guardian, September 14. EU limits subsidies for burning trees under renewable energy directive
Agrifood Today, September 14. “Burning forests is not clean energy”: the environmentalist battle in Brussels against pellets (Italian)
Rinnovabili, September 14. The EP approves the 2030 renewable directive but on bioenergy it is controversial (Italian)
MagicTech, September 14. The EU vote exposes tensions over the use of forests as a fuel (Italian)
Europa Today, September 13. “Burning forests is not clean energy”: the environmentalist battle in Brussels against pellets (Italian)
EURACTIVE, September 12. EU Parliament groups rally behind plans to end biomass subsidies (English, French, German)
RiffReporter, September 12. RED III alert – EU sets course for forest’s future (German)
Politico, September 9. The EU must stop burning trees for renewable energy
Europa Today, September 9. “Burning forests is not clean energy”: the environmentalist battle in Brussels against pellets (Italian)
DeSmog, September 7. Biomass Lobby Makes ‘False’ Claims to Sway EU Law-makers
E&E News, September 6. Jet fuel deal takes off for wood-to-energy company
August 2022
Dig Boston, August 31. State Wire: “The Expectation Is Extra Money Will Go Towards Clean Energy”
Mongabay, August 29. Biomass cofiring loopholes put coal on open-ended life support in Asia
WWLP-22 News, August 12. Baker punctuates formal session’s end by signing clean energy bill
MassLive, August 12. Wood-burning power plants in Mass. won’t qualify for renewable energy credits. Local activists are celebrating
The Baltic Times, August 12. Expert assessment: Drafting of Estonia’s forestry development plan non-transparent
PoliticoPro, August 5. Biomass ‘carbon neutral’ label in legislative limbo again
The Boston Globe, August 2. Legislature amends climate bill, leaving its fate in Governor Baker’s hands
July 2022
The Telegraph, July 28. ‘Greenwashing’ power station given £2.4m in daily subsidies must ‘justify environmental claims’
Energy Live News, July 28. Drax under scrutiny over alleged “misleading” CO2 claim
The Mail, July 28. Wood-burning plant in eco probe
Tagesspiegel Background, July 28. OECD contact point examines accusations against Drax
Bloomberg, July 27. Drax Green Credentials Under Review as Campaigners Cry Foul
Utility Week, July 27. Drax faces challenge over biomass claims
ENDS, July 27. Drax faces investigation over greenwashing
Politico, July 27. OECD to consider greenwashing complaint against UK bioenergy plant
Gov.uk, July 27. Group of NGOs complaint to the UK NCP about Drax Group PLC
CommonWealth, July 14. Cut the subsidies for biomass energy: Burning trees to produce power is disastrous folly
June 2022
EU Observer, June 28. Member states water down renewable energy proposal
May 2022
NewAge, May 28. The Biomass Peril
CityWatchLA, May 23. The Biomass Peril
CounterPunch, May 20. The Biomass Peril
Salto Al Dia, May 19. Europe reconsiders its reliance on burning wood for electricity (Spanish)
SmogLab, May 19. Polish MEPs in favor of burning forests in power plants. “Huge disappointment” (Polish)
New York Times, May 18. Europe Rethinks Its Reliance on Burning Wood for Electricity
Mongabay, May 18. EU Parliament’s Environment Committee urges scale back of biomass burning
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, May 10. “Sustainable biomass”— A paper tiger when it comes to reducing carbon emissions
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, May 10. Introduction: Can we grow and burn our way out of climate change?
April 2022
English language coverage
Financial Times, April 13. Biomass industry lobbies to weaken proposed EU woodland protection
DeSmog, April 12. Biomass Industry Pushes Back Against Europe’s Plans To Protect Woodlands
EURACTIVE, April 6. The false promise that burning forest wood can replace Russian fossil fuels
RobinWood, April 6. Activists demand a stop to the combustion of forest wood
Portugal Resident, April 5. (New) Renewable Energy ‘Scandal’
CityWatchLA, April 4. Wood-Pellet Manufacturing Destroys Our Rainforests
RobinWood, April 1. New report: How the EU is burning trees in the name of renewable energy
CounterPunch, April 1. Wood-Pellet Manufacturing in a Rainforest
European languages coverage
Krytyka Polityczna, April 14. Biomass – a burnt joke about a green future (Polish)
Swiat Oze, April 9. Renewable energy, but not that of European forests (Polish)
Esquerda, April 7. Europe’s biomass plants burn tree trunks (Spanish)
Die Presse, April 7. A critical look at biomass (German)
De Telegraaf, April 5. Report punctures Timmerman’s promise: complete trees used for biomass (Dutch)
il Fatto Quotidiano, April 5. Biomass with zero impact? “Not only processing waste, but trees cut down only to produce pellets in plants in EU countries” – The exclusive document (Italian)
Interia Zielona, April 5. A new report shows that the sustainable sourcing of biomass is a fiction (Polish)
Zero, April 5. European biomass industry burns logs but claims sustainability (Portuguese)
Zeit Online, April 5. Climate neutral energy? Are you kidding me? (German)
March 2022
WBUR, March 29. Opponents torch proposed rules for burning wood to create electricity in Mass.
The Walrus, March 28. The controversial biofuel threatening British Columbia’s forests
The New Statesman, March 11. Boycotting Russia’s oligarch-run timber trade would deliver an overdue rebuke
February 2022
English language coverage
Reuters, February 4. Campaigners begin legal fight against EU green investment rules – documents. Full article & links also available on EURACTIV.
European languages coverage
Lusa, February 6. NGOs file complaint against European Commission for ‘polluting the climate in an ecological way. (Portuguese)
Renascenca, February 6. Zero files complaint against European Commission (Portuguese)
NPO Radio 1, February 4. Cutting down forests to save the environment? (Dutch/NL)
AD, February 4. Environmental groups tell Brussels: ‘Firing up forests is not a climate contribution.’ (Dutch/NL)
De Telegraaf, February 4. Legal battle for biomass: ‘Don’t put those billions into burning forests’. (Dutch/NL)
Ambiente Magazine. 04 Feb. 2022. European NGOS Challenge Commission Measures for Violating Taxonomy Regulation. (Portuguese)
January 2022
RadioFM4, January 21. Is EU Climate Policy Going Up In Smoke? (print story) and Is EU Climate Policy Going Up In Smoke? (video story)
Public News Service, January 18. MA Groups: Time is Now to End Biomass Subsidies
Express, January 15. Boris facing more disaster as ‘green’ power station emits more CO2 than many coal plants
BBC News, January 14. The ‘green’ row over the UK’s largest renewable power plant
The American Conservative, January 12. Burning the Forest for the Trees
December 2021
Huffington Post, December 18. A ‘Green’ Energy Project Leaves A Mississippi Town Gasping For Air
Financial Times, December 1. UK’s Drax accelerates push to biomass
November 2021
EURACTIV, November 23. LEAK: EU strategy seeks to remove carbon from atmosphere
CommonWealth Magazine, November 19. Baker’s new biomass rules are a step backward
EURACTIV, November 16. NGO’s ‘set fire’ to protest use of forest biomass
Global Legal Chronicle, November 12. The Lifescape Project and The Partnership for Policy Integrity’s Complaint Against Drax Group plc
EuroNews.Green, November 10. 100 charities urge the EU to end use of some biomass as ‘renewable’ energy
Scoop. November 10. Global NGOs Warn COP26 That Burning Forest Wood For Energy Sabotages Climate Action
Mongabay, November 9. COP26: Surging wood pellet industry threatens climate, say experts
Mongabay, November 8. Scientists urge Biden to remove logging, fossil fuels, biomass from budget bills
UN Climate Change Conference UK 2021 Press Conference, November 6. Stand.Earth, Climate Action Network Canada – Beyond Burning, Beyond Biomass (video)
The Beet, November 5. 105 Countries Pledge to End Deforestation By 2030
Mongabay, November 3. COP26 Glasgow Declaration: Salvation or threat to Earth’s forests?
Financial Times, November 2. COP26 deforestation deal criticised over lack of detail on enforcement
October 2021
Mishcon de Reya, October 27. Mishcon Purpose advises on landmark complaint that Drax is ‘greenwashing’ woody biomass emissions
Nation of Change, October 27. Report examines ‘Net Zero’ climate strategies, finds corporate plans lacking in lead up to COP26
ENDS Report, October 26. ‘Greenwashing’: Campaigners challenge Drax on environmental claims
NRDC, October 26. The UK Must Stop Subsidizing Its #1 Climate Polluter: Drax
DeSmog, October 26. Report Examines ‘Net Zero’ Climate Strategies, Finds Corporate Plans Lacking in Lead up to COP26
The Global Legal Post, October 25. ‘A critical complaint at a critical moment’ – Mishcon advises on ‘greenwashing’ claims against UK power giant
Financial Times, October 25. Drax faces complaint about ‘misleading’ biomass emission claims
One Earth, October 25. We can’t burn our way out of the climate crisis
Inside Climate News, October 17. The Biomass Industry Expands Across the South, Thanks in Part to UK Subsidies. Critics Say it’s Not ‘Carbon Neutral’
September 2021
Public News Service, September 13. MA Groups Push Bill to Stop Clean-Energy Subsidies for Woody Biomass Plants
August 2021
Canada’s National Observer, August 23. Yellowknife banks on a controversial climate solution
IHS Markit, August 23. Fit for 55: Bioenergy without carbon capture gets short end of the stick
Mongabay, August 19. Burning forests to make energy: EU and world wrestle with biomass science
July 2021
Daily Hampshire Gazette, July 26. Biomass critics press lawmakers for more stringent regulations
Public News Service, July 22. Experts: more logging won’t stop Oregon’s wildfires
E&E News, July 14. Collins vows to defend ‘carbon neutral’ branding for biomass
Mongabay, July 12. The science of forest biomass: Conflicting studies map the controversy
CNN, July 9. How marginalized communities in the South are paying the price for “green energy” in Europe
The Baltic Times, July 7. US doctor of ecology dismisses environmental policy of EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson
E&E News, July 2. Spending bill would strip biomass of ‘carbon neutral’ status
Financial Times, July 1. The EU’s biomass dilemma: can burning trees ever be green?
June 2021
ENDS Europe, June 17. Leak: Forest conservationists slam RED reform plans
Mongabay, June 15. Forest advocates press EU leader to rethink views on biomass and energy
Euractive, June 8. Europe’s Burning Shame on Climate
BirdLife International, June 1. The EU must stop burning its forests and biodiversity
May 2021
The Narwhal, May 2. From forest to furnace: How the UK’s wood-pellet plants are driving logging in BC
Euractiv, May 11. Brussels rebuked over ‘confusing’ draft EU bioenergy rules
April 2021
Environmental Health News, April 26. Paris climate agreement overlooks wood pellet loophole
Boston Globe, April 16. State bans biomass power plants near environmental justice communities from qualifying for state incentives
MassLive, April 16. New state regulations strike another blow against proposed biomass project in Springfield
Boston Globe, April 2. After years of protests, state officials revoke permit for controversial biomass plant in Springfield
Commonwealth Magazine, April 2. Baker Pulls the Plug on Springfield Biomass Plant
March 2021
Politico, March 26. The ‘Green Energy’ That Might Be Ruining the Planet
MassLive, March 23. Springfield City Council enlists Conservation Law Foundation in fight against Palmer Renewable Energy biomass plant
Commonwealth, March 18. Despite his claims, science is not on Vic Gatto’s side
Popular Science, March 18. Burning wood pellets won’t help us fight climate change
MassLive, March 8. Palmer Renewable Energy can’t greenwash its emissions away
January 2021
MassLive, January 21. Massachusetts should say ‘no’ to biomass incineration in future energy policy
WBUR’s Earthwile, January 12. The New Climate Bill Won’t Make Or Break A Proposed Biomass Plant In Springfield. But Another State Plan Will
MassLive, January 4. Massachusetts Lawmakers Deal Blow to Springfield Biomass Plant
December 2020
Daily Hampshire Gazette, December 31. Scrutiny persists over biomass plant in Springfield
MassLive, December 25. Sens. Ed Markey, Elizabeth Warren oppose Springfield biomass project by Palmer Renewable Energy (paywall)
WHMP, December 23. A Poison Pill In The Environmental Bill
Climate and Cities, December 22. Why are we paying people to burn trees?
WBUR, December 22. Mass. Has Strong Rules About Burning Wood For Electricity. In 2021, It Plans To Roll Them Back
November 2020
MassLive, November 25. Phrase ‘non-carbon emitting’ needs to be removed from climate bill (Letters)
De Telegraf (Vienna), November 5. Take the plunge: Is the minister the first to show that forest combustion is not a climate solution? (paywall)
October, 2020
The Narwhal, October 23. Yukon’s climate plans rely on biomass. But is it actually good for the environment?
The Boston Globe, October 21. In the nation’s asthma capital, plans to burn wood for energy spark fury (paywall)
The Narwal, October 9. B.C. gives Pacific BioEnergy green light to log rare inland rainforest for wood pellets
Prince George Daily News, October 8. Conservation North claims old growth being logged for pellets
September, 2020
Saur Energy International, September 28. “Green” Credentials of Biomass Energy Challenged by Korean Solar Industry
July, 2020
The Real News Network, July 20. The Battle Over ‘Clean Energy’ Estimates
Euractiv, July 14. ‘Not all biomass is carbon neutral,’ industry admits
Inside Climate News, July 13. The Wood Pellet Business is Booming. Scientists Say That’s Not Good for the Climate
ENDS, July 6. Campaigners appeal in court case over EU support for wood burning (paywall)
May, 2020
A Greener Life, A Greener World, May 27. Green Voices: Is biomass a bad tool for tackling climate change?
Euractiv, May 19. EU plans sweeping bioenergy review by end 2020
Mongabay, May 13. Scientists warn Congress against declaring biomass burning carbon neutral
ENDS Europe, May 13. Environmentalists consider appeal after EU court rejects action against biomass energy (paywall)
Renewables Now, May 13. Case against EU’s wood biomass policy thrown out of court
Argus Media, May 12. Industry welcomes EU court’s biomass ruling
Counterpunch, May 8. Attacking the Messenger
April, 2020
EUbusiness, April 28. EU’s bank recovery billions must be green – NGOs
The Narwhal, April 23. B.C. giving millions to transform rainforest into wood pellets for export, new report documents
Mongabay, April 15. Study projects 30% more forest cover if wood biomass is managed right; critics call it a disaster
February, 2020
Inside EPA, February 21. EPA Poised To Send Long-Awaited Biogenic CO2 Proposal For OMB Review (paywall)
Ethical Corporation, February 3. EU urged to stop substituting biomass for coal as concerns over climate impact grow
January, 2020
Common Dreams, January 28. ‘Green New Dud, Not a Green New Deal’: Climate Groups Denounce Draft Bill From House Democrats
Inside EPA, January 27. Democrats’ Imminent GHG Bill Faces Some Early Environmentalist Scorn (paywall)
Common Dreams, January 27. ‘Extremely Disappointing’: New Analysis Offers Scathing Critique of Top Democrat’s CLEAN Future Act
National Geographic, January 15. Will the skyscrapers of the future be made out of wood?
Physics World, January 8. Biomass energy: green or dirty?
The News & Observer, January 3. Slow Burn: Europe uses tons of NC trees as fuel. Will this solve climate change?
December, 2019
Mongabay, December 2. COP25 may put climate at greater risk by failing to address forests
Energy News Network, December 2. Wood pellets cause more climate pollution than coal when they’re burned. So why does Europe call them ‘carbon neutral’?
November, 2019
VT Digger, November 26.The dirty practice of burning wood
October, 2019
Valdosta Times, October 26. On Georgia’s erroneous bioenergy scheme
Euractiv, October 23. Bioenergy, forestry sectors jump on EU’s green finance bandwagon
Newsweek, October 17. Colorado Fracking Study Shows Toxic Chemicals up to 2,000 Feet Away from Drilling Sites
The New York Review of Books, NYR Daily, October 14. The Great Biomass Boondoggle
September, 2019
Energy News, September 30. Ohio Firefighters Kept in the Dark on Drilling and Fracking Chemicals
Mongabay, September 16. UN and policymakers, wake up! Burning trees for energy is not carbon neutral
Akron Beacon Journal, September 16. Energy policy group calls for public disclosure of chemicals used in fracking
ClevelandScene.com, September 16. Report: Secret Fracking Chemicals a Concern for Ohio
The Columbus Dispatch, September 16. What’s in fracking chemicals? Energy nonprofit demands answers
Public News Service, September 16. Report: Secret Fracking Chemicals a Concern for Ohio
The Allegheny Front, September 15. Report: “Trade Secret” Chemicals Injected Nearly 11,000 Times at Oil and Gas Wells in Ohio
Canton Repository, September 16. Industry Report: Secret Chemicals Used in Fracking
August, 2019
Wall Street Journal, August 7. Wood Pellets Draw Fire as Alternative to Coal (paywall)
MassLive.com, August 6. Environmental groups accuse state of ‘deeply flawed’ review of biomass changes; call for more input
July, 2019
West Virginia Public Broadcasting, July 26. Power Plant: How Grass Might Generate Fuel, Help Fix Damaged Mine Lands
American Bar Association, July 22. Improving Climate Risk Disclosures from within the SEC: Moving Forward Absent the Climate Risk Disclosure Act of 2018
Desmog UK, July 15. Creative Carbon Accounting: How Industry and Government Make Burning Wood Look Like a Climate Solution
iBerkshires.com, July 9. Williamstown Select Board Votes to Join Mohawk Trail Partnership
June, 2019
Courthouse News, June 5. EU Plan to Burn Wood Instead of Coal Threatens Forests
WAMC, June 6. Renewable Energy Rules Changes Protested At Springfield Hearing
South Coast Today, June 9. The Local Weather Report: Not in Any Child’s Backyard
BBC “People Fixing the World,” June 11. Can capturing carbon buy us time to tackle climate change?
Greenfield Recorder, June 13. State extends comment period on biomass
Mongabay, June 19. Carbon to burn: UK net-zero emissions pledge undermined by biomass energy
May, 2019
Commonwealth Magazine, May 14. Get ready for another biomass battle
Berkshire Eagle, May 16. Proposed state rule changes rekindle biomass debate
April, 2019
Inside EPA, April 2. Final SAB ‘Advice’ To EPA On Biomass CO2 Conflicts With Agency Policy (paywall)
Blue Virginia, April 19. Virginia Admits Biomass Isn’t Carbon Neutral, But Treats It As Zero Emissions in Climate Plan
National Geographic, April 26. Tree-Planting Programs Can Do More Harm Than Good
March, 2019
Inside EPA, March 1. Groups Challenge Wood Pellet Plant Permit Over VOC, Climate Concerns (paywall)
Vox, March 4. Europe’s renewable energy policy is built on burning American trees
Wall Street Journal, March 7. Biomass Mess Shows Trouble with Sustainable Investing
Berkshire Eagle, March 20. Groups ask Baker to back off wood-burning initiatives
Daily Hampshire Gazette, March 21. Environmental groups oppose state’s biomass incentives
WAMC, March 22. Environmental Groups Want Massachusetts To Stop Subsidies For Biomass Energy
Media from EU Biomass Case
English-speaking media
Euractiv, March 4. EU dragged to court for backing forest biomass as ‘renewable energy’
The Guardian, March 4. Europe’s forests threatened by biodiversity collapse, warn campaigners.
Irish Times, March 4. Bord na Móna cited in landmark EU case on use of forest biomass
Climate Home, March 4. Burning wood for power breaches EU treaty, new lawsuit claims
New Scientist, March 4. EU sued for making global warming worse by subsidising wood burning
Green News, March 4. Irish group takes case to Europe over biomass burning
ENDS Europe, March 4. Campaigners launch legal bid to axe RED II biomass provisions
Climate Liability News, March 4. EU Sued for Climate Impacts of Burning Wood for Energy
Radio WVTF, March 4. Lawsuit in Europe Could Protect Virginia Forests
Lexology, March 4. Legal challenge to biomass rules in Renewable Energy Directive issued at European court
Politico Pro Morning Energy and Climate Europe, March 5. Regulation/Climate – NGO’s sue the EU over biomass
Renewables Now, March 5. Lawsuit attacks biomass use under EU’s RED II
Business Green, March 5. Burning wood for power breaches EU treaty, new lawsuit claims
New Civil Engineer, March 6. European lawsuit threatens Drax power plant
The Ecologist, March 6. Burning wood for power ‘breaches EU treaty’
Mongabay, March 6. EU sued to stop burning trees for energy; it’s not carbon neutral: plaintiffs
Electrek, March 6. Biomass battle: lawsuit challenges EU on ‘renewable energy’ definition
Bioenergy Insight, March 7. NGO files order against inclusion of biomass in REDII
The Hill (opinion), March 7. Industrial wood burning is adding to climate change
Canadian Biomass, March 11. Lawsuit attacks EU’s approval of biomass in RED II
Eco-Business, March 12. EU sued to stop burning trees for energy
Euractiv (opinion), March 20. Burning trees as climate mitigation: A resort to the Court
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Belgium
Mondiaal Nieuws, March 15. “EU policy follows reckless assumption that burning forest wood is carbon neutral”
Estonia
The Baltic Course, March 5. Environmental organizations file lawsuit in EU court against renewable energy directive
Telegram, March 5. The environmental associations provided a support scheme for deforestation in the European Court of Justice
Postimees, March 5. Environmental associations gave the Wood Energy Support Scheme to the European Court of Justice
ärilehte.ee, March 5. Environmental associations gave the Wood Energy Support Scheme to the European Court of Justice
Pealinn, March 5. Environmental associations gave the Wood Energy Support Scheme to the European Court of Justice
Sputnik, March 6. Estonian poet Hasso Krull tries to push the energy policy of the European Union down.
France
Journal de l’environnement, March 7. The ENR Directive in the view of forest protectors
Bioenergie International, March 11. Sustainable biomass, first renewable energy on the planet, attacked by lobbies!
Reporterre, March 11. An action against the industrialization of the forest
Up Magazine, March 12. Should our forests pay the price of the energy transition?
Selectra, March 15. European Union: biomass more polluting than coal?
La Provance, April 2 – Aix-en-Provence – biomass power station: a collective action against Europe
Netherlands
De Volkskrant, March 12. Felling trees for the Climate Agreement; how the use of biomass can also be counterproductive
Newshour, April 4, 2019 – https://nos.nl/uitzending/40777-nieuwsuur.html (Minute 32.40 up to 40.04).
Romania
Energynomics.ro, March 7. Fire wood could be excluded from the renewable target
February, 2019
Financial Advisor Magazine, February 27 – Accurate Reporting Of Biofuels’ Impact Needed
January, 2019
The Greenfield Recorder, January 14 – Protesters rally at state forest
October, 2018
The Gainesville Sun, October 24 – Report: GREC contract among country’s worst
CBC Radio Canada, October 22 – Documentary argues that burning biomass is worse for the environment than coal
The Greenfield Recorder, October 17 – More than 1000 sign a petition against logging
September, 2018
Philadelphia Business Journal, September 17 – More than half of Pennsylvania gas wells used ‘secret’ fracking chemicals
The Times-Tribune, September 13 – Disclose all fracking chemicals (paid subscription)
NJ Spotlight, September 13 – Governor Urged To Block Discharge Of Fracking Waste In Delaware River Basin
Food & Water Watch, September 12 – What Fracking Chemicals are Threatening Your Water? That’s a secret
WHYY.org, September 12 – Environmentalists urge Gov. Murphy to ban fracking waste from entering New Jersey
StateImpact Pennsylvania, September 11 – More than half PA gas wells used ‘secret’ chemicals for fracking or drilling, report says
New Hampshire Union Leader, September 9 – Another View — Catherine Corkery and James McCaffrey: Biomass bill sells out NH residents
NH Journal, September 6 – The Strange Bedfellows of Biomass Politics
August, 2018
Energy News, August 23 – With New Hampshire biomass supports on hold, what about the waste wood?
July, 2018
Daily Hampshire Gazette, July 31 – Mass. energy bill offers limited boost to renewables
Concord Monitor, July 19 (op-ed) – Jamie Sayen: The truth about mega-biomass
May, 2018
Eco RI News, May 27 – Biomass Bill that Supports Special Interest Over Science Exposes Statehouse’s Long Disregard for Environment
Uprise RI, May 26 – Biomass Incineration Bill Opposed at State House Rally
Eco RI News, May 25 – Opposition Accuses Biomass Developer of Pay to Play
Ecoshock Radio, May 23 – Interview with PFPI Director Mary Booth
Providence Journal, May 16 – R.I. lawmakers poised to OK biomass bill
The Conversation, May 8 – The EPA says burning wood to generate power is ‘carbon-neutral.’ Is that true?
New York Times, May 3 – Pruitt Is Wrong on Burning Forests for Energy
Environmental Health News, May 1 – Fracking chemicals “imbalance” the immune system
Mongabay, May 2 – UN forest accounting loophole allows CO2 underreporting by EU, UK, US
April, 2018
Green Building News, April 30 – Report Cites Carbon Impact of Biomass Plants
Clean Tech Canada, April 27 – The humble waste-wood pellet is quietly becoming Canada’s other contentious energy export
Eco RI News, April 26 – Biomass Power Burns Quickly Through Legislature
BNN Bloomberg, April 26 – Canada’s other contentious energy export sees strong growth potential
Bloomberg Environment, April 24 – EPA Biomass Policy Unlikely to Offer Short-Term Industry Boost (paid subscription)
Coastal Review, April 23 – EPA to Treat Biomass as Carbon Neutral
March, 2018
Politico, March 23 – Here’s What’s in the Budget Bill Nobody’s Bothered to Read
Eco RI News, March 1 – Report Claims Wood-Based Energy Doesn’t Add Up
February, 2018
WOOC-FM 105.3 (Troy, NY), Feb 28 – Interview with Laura Haight
Inside EPA/Climate, February 26 – Study finds big GHG impact from biomass residuals (paid subscription)
Halifax Examiner, February 23 – Nova Scotia is Destroying its Forests by Chasing the Biomass Delusion
Environmental Research Letters, February 21 – Not Carbon Neutral: Assessing the Net Emissions Impact of Residues Burned for Bioenergy
DeSmog UK, February 21- UK Efforts to Weaken EU Controls on Biomass Undermine Climate Change Efforts
Climate Change News, February 21- Documents Reveal UK Push to Water Down EU Biomass Regulations
January, 2018
Inside EPA, January 17 – RGGI Expansion Forces States To Grapple With Biomass, Leakage Issues (paid subscription)
Washington Post, January 5 – A hole in Virginia’s climate plan (op-ed)
December, 2017
Lancaster Online, December 28 – Documenting EPA fracking concerns
WAMC, December 27 – Massachusetts Issues Guidelines For Woody Biomass To Qualify For Alternative Energy Incentives
Greenfield Recorder, December 22 – Green committee opposing state biomass guidelines
Amherst Bulletin, December 20 – State includes wood, biomass in alternative energy standards
Boston Globe, December 12 – Biomass plan will undercut climate change efforts, critics say
Greenfield Recorder, December 10 – State biomass use regulations under protest
Steubenville (Ohio) Herald-Star, December 2 – Responders Seeking Fracking Chemical Identities
Weirton (W.Va.) Daily Times, December 2 – First Responders Ask for Transparency for Fracking Chemicals
Martin’s Ferry (Ohio) Times Leader, December 1 – Fracking Chemical Clarity is Requested
The Intelligencer/Wheeling (W.Va.) News-Register, December 1 – Belmont County Emergency Officials Seek Ingredients in Hydraulic Fracturing Fluid
November, 2017
Water Online, November 30 – Report: EPA Had Undisclosed Concerns Over Fracking Chemicals
Marketplace, November 15 – “The Public Has a Right to Know”: Fracking Companies Don’t Have to Disclose Chemicals Linked to Health Concerns
Marketplace, November 14 – Documents Show Undisclosed EPA Health Concerns on Fracking Chemicals
August, 2017
Inside Sources, August 22 – Biomass: America’s Not-So-Clean Green Fuel
Greenfield Recorder, August 14 – Editorial: All in favor of wood-burning that’s gentler on environment
Worcester Telegram, August 12 – Burning Problem: Worcester County 8th highest in US for woodfire pollution
WGBH News, August 10 – Despite The Bio-Mass Flareup, Baker Continues To Move Forward On Renewable Energy
Eagle-Tribune, August 8 – Clear the smoke from wood-burning proposal (editorial)
Daily Hampshire Gazette, August 8 – Editorial: Need for biomass balance
Daily Hampshire Gazette, August 7 – Battle over biomass subsidies at state energy resources hearing
Southeast Energy News, August 7 – Q&A: Advocate says biomass energy is the new coal
Climate Central, August 7 – Massachusetts May Overlook Climate Impacts of Biofuels
WWLP, 22 News, August 7 – Hearing on biomass regulations held in Holyoke
WAMC, August 7 – Massachusetts Considers Clean Energy Subsidies For Some Wood Burning
Boston Globe, August 7 – Burning trees for fuel may soon qualify for state subsidies
Greenfield Recorder, August 6 – Is wood burning as ‘clean’ as we think? State environmental policy questioned
Daily Hampshire Gazette, August 4 – State wood burning policy to face questions in Holyoke
Springfield Republican, August 3 – New alternate energy subsidies opponents to protest at Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources hearing in Holyoke
July, 2017
Greenfield Recorder, July 14 – Public hearing on clean energy rule changes planned
June, 2017
Renewable Energy World, June 30 – Why Biomass Remains a Challenge, Even in Timber-rich Georgia
Concord Monitor, June 19 – Our Turn: Biomass bill is a bad deal for New Hampshire
Seascoast Online, June 14 – Focus should be on lowering electricity rates not raising them
May, 2017
Undark, May 3 – The Forever Debate: Is Burning Wood for Electricity a Good Idea?
April, 2017
Portland Press Herald, April 21 – Report: Maine propping up unsustainable biomass power industry
February, 2017
New Scientist, February 23 – The EU’s renewable energy policy is making global warming worse
December, 2016
Arizona Sun, December 8 – Coal burning plant experiments with burning woody biomass
November, 2016
InsideEPA/Climate, November 7 – Planned Plant Modification Intensifies Opposition To Biomass Amendment (paid subscription)
October, 2016
InsideEPA/Climate, October 28 – Environmentalists Target Collins In Stepped Up Bid To Kill Biomass Measure (paid subscription)
Huffington Post, October 27 – Are We Fracking Away Our Health?
East Oregonian, October 19 – Groups seek to ax biomass loophole.
InsideEPA/Climate, October 17 – Regulation: SAB biomass panel member Sedjo questioned on advocacy (paid subscription)
The Free Press of Maine, October 13 – Could “Carbon Neutral” Biomass Amendment Cripple Climate Progress?
InsideEPA/Climate, October 6 – Outside Views: NAFO says PFPI white paper ‘not relevant’ to biomass rider (paid subscription)
InsideEPA/Climate, October 5 – Warning Of ESPS Impacts, Advocates Ramp Up Biomass Rider Attacks (paid subscription)
New York Times, October 4 – Next ‘Renewable Energy’: Burning Forests, if Senators Get Their Way
E&E Daily, October 4 – Carbon neutrality push undercuts Clean Power Plan – study (paid subscription)
Politico Pro, October 4 – Greens worry lawmakers could repeat RFS mistakes in biomass debate (paid subscription)
September, 2016
Energy and Environment Daily, September 21 – Wyden sees ‘opportunity’ in disputed biomass provision (paid subscription)
InsideEPA/Climate, September 16 – Environmentalists Cite Michigan Plant As Warning Against Biomass Rider (paid subscription)
August, 2016
DeSmog Blog, August 10 – Fact-Checking The Biomass Lobby’s New Website
July, 2016
Boston Globe, July 30 – Why the state’s plan on wood pellets is drawing criticism.
Bloomburg Government, July 13 – What’s in, what’s not for the energy conference
Politico Morning Agriculture, July 13: Wood Pellet Firestorm, Part II
Politico Morning Agriculture, July 12: Wood Pellet Firestorm
InsideEPA/Climate, July 5: Energy Bill Conference Prompts Advocates To Target Biomass GHG Provision (subscription required)
InsideEPA/Climate, July 11: Waxman Expects Obama Veto Threat Over Spending Bill’s Biomass Rider (subscription required)
InsideEPA/Climate, July 5: CBD Cites High Court Labor Ruling To Back Its Biomass Case (subscription required)
May, 2016
Inside EPA/Climate, May 27 – Litigation: EPA agrees to deadline for biomass permit petition response (subscription required)
Greenwire, May 26 – Tentative deal reached in suit over Ga. biomass plant (subscription required)
DeSmog Blog, May 14: Why the Biomass Industry’s Carbon Arguments Should Make You Spit Out Your Coffee (guest post)
Truthout, May 13 – Fracking’s Air Pollution Puts Infants and Children at Risk of Developing Heart, Lung Problems: New Study
April, 2016
WVTF Radio, April 6 – Virginians Critical of Wood-Burning Energy
March, 2016
Undark Magazine, March 16 – Pellet Problem: Biomass & Climate
InsideEPA/Climate, March 15 – Pellet Maker Defends GHG Disclosures As ‘In Full Compliance’ With Law (subscription required)
InsideEPA/Climate, March 14 – Investor Groups Ask SEC To Investigate Pellet Maker’s Climate Disclosures (subscription required)
Daily Mail, March 12 – ‘Wood-pellet fuel emits more carbon than coal’: U.S. watchdog to probe shock claims on power giant Drax’s ‘green’ supplier
Daily Mail, March 12 op-ed – SIMON WATKINS: Britain’s energy policy is going up in smoke thanks to decades of short-term politically driven policies
InsideEPA/Climate, March 7 – EPA Actions Raise Concern Over Possible GHG Waivers For Waste Plants (subscription required)
InsideEPA/Climate, March 3 – Biomass CO2 Amendment Highlights Industry Split Over Wood Pellets (subscription required)
February, 2016
InsideEPA/Climate, February 23 – With ESPS Stayed, Fight Over Biomass CO2 Shifts To RGGI’s Upcoming Cap (subscription required)
Portland Press Herald, Feb 23 – Op-ed: Maine Voices: Collins, King propose energy legislation that’s not forest-friendly
The Missoulian, February 19 – Op-ed: Montana should protect carbon-rich forests, not burn them for energy
Inside EPA, February 25 – With ESPS Stayed, Fight Over Biomass CO2 Shifts To RGGI’s Upcoming Cap (subscription required)
Inside EPA, February 22 – Advocates Fault SAB Panel Over Method For Estimating Biomass CO2 (subscription required)
E&E Climatewire, February 5 – Biomass amendment reignites Clean Power Plan debate (subscription required)
ClimateProgress, February 5 – Can Burning Forests To Power The Grid Be Carbon Neutral? The Senate Just Said ‘Yes’
Inside EPA, February 3 – Senate Biomass GHG Policy Sparks Advocates’ Concerns Despite Changes (subscription required)
Greenfield Recorder, February 1 – Mohawk debates wood pellet boilers
Climate Daily News, February 1 – Advocates Sue EPA For Failing To Act On Georgia Biomass Plant Petition
November, 2015
Mining Gazette, November 30 – L’Anse-Warden biomass power plant draws EPA attention
EcoRI News, November 18 – Carbon Concern a Burning Issue for Southern N.E.
Truthout, November 5 – “Abandoned” by EPA: Landowners Demand Inclusion in EPA National Fracking Study
October, 2015
York Dispatch, October 6 – DEP holds listening session on clean power plan
Lebanon Daily News, October 6 – DEP hears concerns at Clean Power Plan listening session.
September, 2015
State Impact, September 16 – Pennsylvania holds its first ‘listening session’ on Clean Power Plan
Athens Banner Herald, September 12 – Alabama company plans wood-burning electricity plants near Athens
Michigan Public Radio, September 9, 2015 – Two environmental groups seek tougher pollution controls for Upper Penninsula renewable energy plant
August, 2015
Roll Call, August 14 – Congress Can’t Legislate Away Troubling Truths About Biomass Energy (Op-ed)
July, 2015
Comstock’s Magazine, July 24 – Burn Notice
Australian Broadcasting’s “Background Briefing” July 23 – Australia’s ‘dirtiest’ power station considers ‘clean energy’ biomass burning option.
DeSmogBlog, July 19 – Biomass Industry Intensifies Fight for Carbon-Neutral Status as Obama Admin Carbon Rules Draw Near
June, 2015
New York Times, June 23 – Climate Change Calls for Science, Not Hope
Daily Mail (UK), June 6 – The UK’s £1billion carbon-belcher raping US forests…that YOU pay for: How world’s biggest green power plant is actually INCREASING greenhouse gas emissions and Britain’s energy bill.
DeSmogBlog, June 4 – Biomass Is Not A Zero-Carbon Fuel Source, So Why Does The Clean Power Plan Propose To Treat It That Way?
Washington Post, June 2 – How Europe’s climate policies led to more U.S. trees being cut down.
May, 2015
Bangor Daily News, May 28 – Burning wood for power pollutes more than coal. Angus King’s biomass bill ignores this (Op-ed)
Counterpunch, May 8 – Renewable Energy isn’t a Shortcut to Reversing Global Warming
April, 2015
Al Jazeera America, April 20 – A city goes renewable, but raises questions about impact of biomass power
February, 2015
Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting, February 23, 2015 – Court Ruling Puts Controversial Eastern Kentucky Biomass Plant Closer to Reality
December, 2014
Inside EPA, December 30, 2014 – Environmentalists Suggest Suit Over EPA’s Treatment Of Biomass In ESPS (subscription only)
November, 2014
Bangor Daily News, November 25 – New EPA report could be a boon to Maine biomass energy producers
October, 2014
Centre Daily Times, October 26 – Environmental group criticizes Penns Valley biomass burner
August, 2014
KTRE, Lufkin and Nacogdoches TX, August 12 – Officials looking at biomass plant in Sacul as site for new gas-fired electrical plant
Waste 360, August 11 – Biomass power firms mislead in their advertising – advocacy group
WAMU, Washington DC, August 11 – Environmentalists say Dominion misleads customers on ‘green’ energy
July, 2014
Clean Technology Business Review, July 30 – Policy group urges FTC to investigate misleading green claims on biomass
Allegheny Front, July 30 – Burning biomass isn’t squeaky clean
ClimateWire, July 29 – Green group charges that calling forest-based fuels ‘carbon neutral’ is false advertising
WFPL, Louisville KY, July 29 – Policy group asks FTC to review ‘misleading’ green claims about biomass
WVTF, Virginia Public Radio, July 29 – A question of language for Dominion Power
Richmond Times Dispatch, July 29 – Environmental group questions biomass power claims
The News Virginian, July 29 – Report finds ‘greenwashing’ covers false advertising
May, 2014
Pittsburgh Post Gazette, May 5 – Research group, Reading power plant operator at odds over clean energy designation
Midwest Energy News, May 2, 2014 – In Michigan, debate over burning trees for biomass energy
April, 2014
The Tyee, April 22 – Biomass fuel: Worse for Climate than Coal?
Worcester Telegram, April 20 – Advocates and critics examine field of biomass energy
News and Farmer/Wadley Herald, April 17 – Report calls biomass the new coal
Roll Call, April 14 – Lax EPA regs allow biomass to pollute more than coal
Allgov, April 14 – EPA loopholes allow biomass facilities to create more toxic pollution than coal
Clean Technica April 14 – Biomass emissions question arises again
Inside EPA, April 11 – Biomass Sector Criticizes Advocates’ Push for Stricter EPA Air Permitting (subscription only)
Port Townsend Leader, April 9 – PTPC officials won’t request extension to build cogeneration plant
Inside Climate News, April 9 – EPA Loopholes Allow Biomass to Emit More Toxic Air Pollutants Than Coal, Study Says
Downstream Business, April 8 – Wood-fired Power Plants ‘Worse Than Coal’ – Study
The Guardian, April 7 – IPCC report proposes sucking carbon out of the air as climate fix
Post and Courier, April 6 – Biomass battle: EPA in crossfire between ‘green’ industry and environmental concerns
Bangor Daily News, April 6 – Environmental group’s report comes under fire after citing Bucksport mill as one of dozens of ‘dirty’ biomass plants
Morning Sentinel, April 5 – Study cites nonexistent biomass plant at Madison Paper
Crossroads News, April 4 – Biomass pollution worse than thought
Inside EPA, April 4 – Advocates Urge EPA To Strengthen Air Permit Mandates For Biomass Plants (subscription only)
Ecowatch, April 4 – Biomass electricity more polluting than coal
Bloomburg, April 3 – Air Pollutants From Biomass Burning Exceeds Coal
MaineBiz, April 3 – Verso contests report saying biomass is dirtier than coal
Grist.org, April 3 – What’s worse than burning coal? Burning wood
Bangor Daily News, April 3 – Bucksport mill one of dozens of ‘dirty’ biomass plants, environmental group claims
E&E, April 3 – U. N. report explores bioenergy’s potential for pulling CO2 out of the air
WYMT TV, April 2 – Study: Biomass energy not so ‘green’
E&E/Greenwire, April 2 – Report slams biomass sector, dubbing it ‘the new coal’
Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting, April 2 – Report: Company Pushing Biomass Plant in Kentucky Misled About Pollution Rate
E&E, April 2 – Review of air permits finds high pollution rates for biomass energy — environmental group (subscription required)
The State, April 2 – Biomass plants take hit for pollution
Lexington Herald-Leader, April 2 – Report: Wood-burning power plants emit more pollution per megawatt than coal plants
Post and Courier, April 1 – Harleyville wood-burning ‘biomass’ power plant under fire from environmental group
Redding Record Searchlight, April 1 – Report challenges ‘clean energy’ claims of biomass (subscription required for full article)
March, 2014
Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting, March 20 – How Politics, Misinformation & Money Fueled A Power Plant In Coal Country
Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting, March 20 – Is Biomass The Answer For A Region Powered By Coal?
December 2013
Inside EPA, December 6 – Environmentalists Fear EPA Will Make Biomass GHG Deferral Permanent (subscription only)
Energy Weekly News, December 5 – Investors Seek SEC Scrutiny Of Biomass Energy Claims By Dominion Resources, Southern Co. And Covanta (subscription only)
Waste Management World, December 2 – Investors ask SEC to investigate how Dominion, Southern Co., Covanta report risks from biomass
November 2013
Social Funds.com, November 22 – Investors Call for Improved Disclosures by Operators of Wood-Burning Power Plants
Waste Dive, November 22 – Investors challenge Covanta’s disclosures
Biomass Magazine, November 21 – Bioenergy companies respond to PFPI report, letter to SEC
SNL Power Daily, November 21 – Investors ask SEC to investigate how Dominion, Southern Co., Covanta report risks from biomass (subscription only)
The News & Advance, Lynchburg, VA, November 21 – Mass. group says clean biopower claim is misleading
The News Virginian, Waynesboro/Charlottesville, VA, November 21 – Group says clean biopower claim is misleading
Waste 360, November 21 – Investors Ask SEC for Better Disclosure from Covanta, Other Biomass Firms
Penton Insight, November 21 – Investors Ask SEC for Better Disclosure from Covanta, Other Biomass Firms (subscription only)
Inside EPA/IWP News, November 20 – Investors Ask SEC To Evaluate Biomass CO2 Disclosure Risks (subscription only)
Richmond Times-Dispatch, Richmond, VA, November 20 – Mass. group says clean biopower claim is misleading
E & E News, November 1 – Green groups urge end to biomass tax credits (subscription only)
August 2013
WAMC Northeast Public Radio, August 1 – NY Congressman Presses President Obama on Hudson Valley Project
July 2013
WHMP Radio, Northampton, MA, The Bill Newman Show, July 16 – Interview with Mary Booth (on federal court vacatur of EPA biogenic C deferral; starts at 31:40)
WAMC Northeast Public Radio, July 17, 2013 – Federal Court Decision Could Affect Biomass Industry
June 2013
Virginia Pilot, Norfolk, Virginia, June 9 – The pitfalls of wood-fueled power plants
WHMP Radio, Northampton, MA, The Bill Newman Show, June 13 – Interview with Director Mary Booth (on air quality and climate change).
May 2013
WAMC Northeast Public Radio, May 8 – MassDEP Releases Updated Waste Management Master Plan
Times Herald-Union, Montgomery, NY, May 22 – NYPIRG joins fight against Taylor plant
Mid-Hudson News, Hudson Valley, NY, May 23 – Environmental groups urge DOE to reject $100 million loan guarantee for Taylor Biomass
Albany Times Union, Albany, NY, May 24 – Waste energy loan fought
Truthout, May 30 – Hundreds Protest Genetically Engineered Eucalyptus Trees in North Carolina
WHMP Radio, Northampton, MA, The Bill Newman Show, May 28 – Interview with Director Mary Booth (on Solutia coal plant project)
March 2013
Valley Free Radio, Northampton, MA, March 12 – Interview with PFPI Attorney Kelly Bitov
Truthout, March 15 – Dispelling the Myth of Clean, Green Biomass Power
February 2013
The Springfield Republican, MA, Feb. 11 – Environmental groups threaten to sue state to force Eastman Chemical to upgrade air quality controls at Solutia plant in Springfield
The Ludlow Register, MA, Feb. 20 – DEP may be sued over expired Solutia air permit
The Green Blog, Boston Globe, MA, Feb. 13 – Environmental groups plan to sue state over expired air pollution permit
WHMP Radio, Northampton, MA, The Bill Newman Show, Feb. 15 – Interview with PFPI Attorney Kelly Bitov
WAMC Northeast Public Radio, Feb. 28 – Environmentalists Urge Mass DEP to Take Precautions in Updated Waste Management Plan (text and audio)
January 2013
Shale Play, Jan. 24 – Report questions biomass energy
December 2012
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Dec. 12 – Study says burning repurposed wood could harm children
Scranton Times-Tribune, Dec. 12 – Report: PA needs stricter controls on wood-burning boilers
Johnstown Tribune Democrat, Dec. 12 – Local sites included in report slamming biomass initiatives
Bedford County Free Press, Dec. 12 – PA Subsidizes Polluting Biomass Burners Near Vulnerable Populations
WESA (Pittsburgh NPR affiliate), Dec. 12 – Report Calls for More Wood Burning Rules
The Carlisle Sentinel, PA, Dec. 12 – Study: Pa. wood-burning boilers a threat to health
Lebanon Daily News, PA, Dec. 12 – Study: Pa. wood-burning boilers a threat to health
Ellwood City Ledger, PA, Dec. 12 – Study: Pa. wood-burning boilers a threat to health (Link expired)
WHTM27, ABC Affiliate, Harrisburg, PA, Dec. 12 – Study: Pa. wood burning boilers a threat to health (Link expired)
WHLT22, CBS Affiliate, Pittsburgh, PA, Dec. 12 – Study: Pa. wood burning boilers a threat to health (Link expired)
The Republic, Columbus, Indiana, Dec. 12 – Study: Small Pa. wood-burning boilers emit more pollution than coal or gas, threaten health
SF Gate, San Francisco Chronicle, CA, Dec. 12 – Study: Pa. wood burning boilers a threat to health (Link expired)
The Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, OK, Dec. 12 – Study: Pa. wood-burning boilers a threat to health
Seattle Post Intelligencer, WA, Dec. 12 – Study: Pa. wood-burning boilers a threat to health (Link expired)
Pocono Record, Stroudsburg, PA, Dec. 13 – Wood-burning boilers questioned
State Impact (Philadelphia and Harrisburg NPR affiliates), Dec. 14 – Pa.’s Biomass Burners Harm Air Quality Near Schools, Study Shows
Allegheny Front, Western PA Environmental Radio, Pittsburgh, PA, Dec. 15 – Interview with Director Mary Booth
Pittsburgh Post Gazette, PA, Dec. 26 – OP-ED: Dirty truths: Wood-burning biomass facilities are hardly a clean energy alternative
October 2012
Commonwealth Magazine, Oct. 2012 – Closing the biomass carbon loophole
September 2012
Rutland Herald, VT, Sept. 18 – Group: biomass plants neither ‘clean’ nor ‘green’
Tampa Bay Times, FL, Sept. 21 – Biomass Power Plant Near Brooksville Should Raise Concerns
August 2012
Times Herald Record, Middleton, NY, Aug. 10 – Biomass Incentives Criticized
Greenfield Recorder, MA, Aug. 18 – State finalizes biomass regulations
NPR, Aug. 20 – Wood Energy Not ‘Green’ Enough, Says Mass.
Inside EPA, Aug. 29 – SAB Faces Competing Pressures For Review Of EPA Biomass CO2 Plan (Subscription only)
July 2012
Wall Street Journal, July 23, 2012 – Wood-fired plants generate violations.
Albany Times Union, NY, July 16 – OP-ED: Don’t contaminate concept of clean energy
Times Herald Record, Middletown NY, July 25 – OP-ED: New York State must reject ‘clean energy’ plants that defy the term
June 2012
Lewiston Sun Journal, ME, June 25 – OP-ED: Cookstoves, power plants, and Sen. Susan Collins
Older
Mary Booth and Richard Wiles, Op-ed Boston Globe: “Destroying forests for no gain” (Jan. 26, 2011)
Mary Booth on “Living on Earth” (Feb. 4, 2011)
Mary Booth on “The Exchange”, New Hampshire Public Radio: “The Morass over Biomass” (June 20, 2011)
Mary Booth, Op-ed Boston Globe: “Red flag on a green energy plan” (May 25, 2009)
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