Biomass is billed as a “clean” alternative to coal. US forest communities disagree
As countries wean themselves off coal, the forests that are meeting surging demand for wood pellets are coming under strain.
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As countries wean themselves off coal, the forests that are meeting surging demand for wood pellets are coming under strain.
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