

What's the deal with burning wood pellets for energy?
21 snips Jul 24, 2024
Environmental advocates Rita Frost and Brenna Bell discuss the harmful impact of burning wood pellets for energy, focusing on the controversy surrounding the industry's expansion in the Pacific Northwest and the concerns about sourcing wood from natural forests. They highlight the lack of awareness surrounding biomass energy, air and water pollution issues, and the need for global collaboration to combat false climate solutions.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
The Rise of Utility Wood Pellets
02:45 • 8min
Forest Activism and Wood Pellet Controversy
10:35 • 19min
Analyzing the Conversion to Burning Wood Pellets for Energy and Emissions Accounting
29:14 • 2min
Impacts and Challenges of Burning Wood Pellets for Energy
31:41 • 20min
Protecting Old-Growth Forests and Assessing Biomass Industry Impact
51:23 • 6min
Impacts of burning wood pellets for energy and the need for a global movement against false climate solutions
57:20 • 4min