Is Biopower Carbon Neutral?

Bracmort, Kelsi

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Biomass energy;    Alternative energy sources;    Energy;    Greenhouse gases;    Carbon cycle;   

RP-ID  :  R41603
RP-ID  :  R41603_2016Feb04

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report discusses biomass energy, or bioenergy, which may receive more attention from stakeholders as an alternative to fossil fuels because of its potential to minimize the environmental impacts of energy production, provide energy security, and promote economic development. The report discusses some factors taken into account when considering whether biopower is carbon neutral.