There was an interesting article in the Independent on Sunday (UK) on 25th October questioning the "green" credentials of using biomass (plantations) for energy production. The article has a link to an ENGO (MEEA) from USA that present some seemingly compelling evidence that biomass is bad.
Will be great if others can post articles (both pro and anti) regarding the issue.
Biofuels and bioenergy: A changing climate
Last August, Vancouver held the IEA multi-taks conference on biofuels and bioenergy. There were many interesting topics, especially on very fashionable topics, such biorefinery, thermochemical and biochemical technologies, and of course, short rotation plantations.
We made our small contribution by presenting our latest results on yield expectations. The abstract can be found here.
Wood-based bioenergy: Demand and supply trends in Europe
The current heated discussion regarding bioenergy utilization and markets raise a number of questions regarding forest-based biomass resources and how these should and could be utilized in Europe. However, it is seldom that the discussion points out what is the actual current forest based biomass resource in Europe, or how much of this resource is already utilized in energy consumption. Information is needed not only regarding the resources but also how these resources are turned into marketable and marketed products.
We have published the book "Wood-based bioenergy: Demand and supply trends in Europe" Silva Carelica 55, 2008.p.54.
This book has been produced in order to address the above named essential questions and issues when developing biomass utilization. Ultimately, the markets direct forest based fibers to those utilization forms which are the most efficient and thus can provide the best price. The University of Joensuu has been proactive regarding these critical issues and providing courses on biomass production and biomass policy and market issues for almost a decade, long before the bioenergy boom hit Europe and Finland. This book is a result of information and material collected during the courses, related seminars and research.
We have published the book "Wood-based bioenergy: Demand and supply trends in Europe" Silva Carelica 55, 2008.p.54.
This book has been produced in order to address the above named essential questions and issues when developing biomass utilization. Ultimately, the markets direct forest based fibers to those utilization forms which are the most efficient and thus can provide the best price. The University of Joensuu has been proactive regarding these critical issues and providing courses on biomass production and biomass policy and market issues for almost a decade, long before the bioenergy boom hit Europe and Finland. This book is a result of information and material collected during the courses, related seminars and research.
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