"The government should ensure that good practice is rewarded, and that biomass production and use that does more harm than good to the environment does not benefit from public support." Biomass is the largest source of renewable energy in the UK, providing2.3% of electricity generation and 1% of heat needs.
Plea to make biomass truly low-carbon
A report suggests the use of energy crops and waste materials in generating electricity and heat could be key to the UK meeting its renewable-energy and greenhouse gas emission reduction targets, but only if "good practice" is followed.
16 April 2009 22:00 GMT
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25 November 2012 9:10 GMT
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