Is Biopower Carbon Neutral?

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Air--Pollution.

Air.

Biomass energy.

Electric power.

Climatic changes.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 online resource (18 p), digital, PDF file)

monochrome

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2012.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Discusses key factors to consider in determining whether electricity generated from biomass, known as biopower, is carbon neutral. Explains biomass carbon cycle, discusses greenhouse gas accounting for biopower production, and reviews recent developments affecting biopower assessment. Examines question of carbon neutrality for biopower, and addresses legislative implications.

Notes:

Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed May 2014). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.

CRS Report.

Other Format:

Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Is Biopower Carbon Neutral

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