Forest Energy News
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Prize-winning researcher saves natural forests with bioenergy
Bioenergy doesn’t have to consume resources – on the contrary, it can save important environmental assets. Brazilian researcher Laércio Couto and his team have proved just that, and for this work he is the first recipient of the World Bioenergy Award. The World Bioenergy Award was awarded for the first time at the inauguration of the World Bioenergy international conference ...
By Elmia AB
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From genetically modified eucalyptus trees to water powered cars, The Katerva challenge to shine spotlight on sustainability innovation
The Global Challenge Institute today announced that the Katerva Challenge has begun identifying the most ingenious sustainability initiatives worldwide for its annual award, with the goal of shining a spotlight on those innovative processes by which we make the world sustainable by 2050. Companies being identified include one organization that works to design mile wide turbines capable of ...
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Forests for fuel: European stakeholders discuss the way forward
As part of the European Union's drive to promote the use of renewable energy, a 'Biomass Action Plan' has been developed which is designed to increase the amount of energy derived from biomass. New research has investigated barriers to greater exploitation of forests as a source of biomass for energy production. Biomass (biological material such as plants) could help mitigate the effects of ...
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African forestry sector critical to climate change debate
-“Forests play a critical role in climate change,” FAO has said during the opening day of the first-ever joint meetings between the Near East Forestry Commission and the Africa Forestry and Wildlife Commission. “The Forestry sector, mainly deforestation in tropical areas, causes 17 percent of global emissions of greenhouse gases. Sustainable forest management is a necessary component of a global ...
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U.S. Forest Service Joins California Climate Action Registry
VALLEJO, California (ENS) - The U.S. Forest Service has become the first federal agency to register with the California Climate Action Registry. By joining the registry, the Forest Service has committed itself to tracking and reporting greenhouse gas emissions created by its operations in California with the aim of reducing emissions that contribute to climate change. The Forest Service's ...
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