Is Biopower Carbon Neutral?

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Resources, Science, and Industry Division.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Air--Pollution.

Air.

Biomass energy.

Climatic changes.

Electric power.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 online resource (15 pages)) : digital, PDF file

monochrome

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2013.

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text file

PDF

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. Addresses considerations for regulation of biogenic CO2 emissions, examines question of carbon neutrality for biopower, and considers legislative implications.

Notes:

CRS Report.

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Other Format:

Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Resources, Science, and Industry Division. Is Biopower Carbon Neutral

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