research 2022-08-26
Forest biomass: Burning the bridge to a renewable future
Executive summary
Biomass energy emits more CO2 than coal or gas, despite being touted as zero emission fuel
Biomass accelerates deforestation and climate change and is incompatible with 2050 net zero goals
No sustainable sourcing is available in Korea—RE100 members are advised to use wind and solar energy
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