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.

Electric power.

Power resources--Research.

Power resources.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[United States] [publisher not identified] 2011

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:

CRS Report

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

Publisher Number:

CRS-2011-RSI-0253

Access Restriction:

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