biofuels

DOE’s “Billion Ton” Biomass Report – We read it so you wouldn’t have to

Despite requiring clearcutting of millions of forest acres per year, the Department of Energy declines to assess carbon pollution impacts from a biofueled economy.

All posts, Biomass basics, Carbon emissions, Forests, International, Science/Analysis

BCAP and the fragile economics of biomass harvesting

Farmers are paid $80 – $85 per ton of corn stover for use as ethanol feedstock, much of that from federal subsidies.

All posts, Science/Analysis, Subsidies, US Work