Federal policies promoting burning forests for fuel are undermining climate action and harming communities.
In the US, our federal work focuses on shaping national climate and forest policy. With the persistent threat of the biomass industry pushing for energy subsidies and unsustainable harvesting of American forests, PFPI fights to limit the role of biomass in our energy sector, advance science and protect nature. To promote the integrity of environmental policy, PFPI works to ensure science-based standards for energy and carbon accounting. We collaborate with climate justice advocates around the country to increase awareness of the health and environmental impacts of biomass energy and advocate for forest protection, healthy communities and clean renewable energy.
Key Resources
- The Bioenergy Boom from the Federal Stimulus: Outcomes and Lessons (2018)
- Trees, Trash, and Toxics: How Biomass Energy Has Become the New Coal (2014)
- Burning Money: Biomass Gasification and the DOE Loan Guarantee Program (2013)
Recent Posts
Interactive Map of Fire Ignitions Shows Roadless Rule Rollback Will Increase Threat of Forest Fires
Data shows ignitions far more likely near roads than inside roadless areas; highlights data from eight western states
USDA’s own assessment shows eliminating the Roadless Rule will increase fires, landslides, and costs
USFS Assessment: On the one hand, allowing roadbuilding and timber harvesting in formerly roadless areas will increase fires, pollute drinking water, destroy wildlife habitat, and increase landslides… but on the other hand, it will cost billions and harm local economies!
New Analysis Measures Benefits of Intact, Roadless Forests
PFPI led study shows US Roadless Areas are among the highest integrity forest ecosystems in the United States.
Quadruple logging and more? Forest Service plan is race to the bottom for Oregon’s largest ecoregion
Oregon’s Blue Mountains, known for their beautiful blue hues and endless forested views, are among the wildest remaining landscapes in the Lower 48.
PFPI comments on Proposed Clean Water Act Rule
Clean water is essential to security and to the health and well-being of our nation. Read PFPI’s comments on Proposed Clean Water Act Rule.
Fighting to Protect the Public’s Voice in Public Lands