April 23rd, 2009 was an important day for Europe. On this day, the European Commission passed the Renewable Energy Directive, which required that Europe as a whole must produce 20 percent of its ...

Biomass burning—whether from wildfires, wood stoves or agricultural fires—sends massive amounts of tiny particles and chemicals into the air. These emissions are not just an environmental issue; they ...

Molecularly imprinted biochar offers a highly selective and sustainable way to trap and destroy pollutants in water, soil, and even complex industrial waste streams, turning agricultural waste into ...

The Obama administration put off for another three years a decision on whether to regulate planet-warming gases from biomass power. The surprise delay dealt a blow to green groups' hopes for pollution ...

A new groundbreaking survey highlights the human toll from pollution and other quality of life impacts connected to those living near the forest biomass industry’s wood pellet mills in the U.S ...

GREENWOOD, S.C. — For decades, Ronnie Powell said he was happy with his home on the northeast side of Greenwood, South Carolina. Then came the dust and the noise. “We have wood dust powder falling on ...

Nearly 30 wood pellet mills operate in the southeastern U.S., with more planned. Environmental advocates have long opposed biomass for energy schemes, noting that the burning of wood pellets is a poor ...

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) report identifies the transport sector as one of the largest sources of ...

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) have ...