COAL IS BETTER THAN WOOD

Mass.: Wood power emits more carbon than coal
Steve LeBlanc, June 10, 2010 (USA Today)

"Massachusetts is taking a second look at wood-burning power plants after a new study for the state found the use of the forest "biomass" releases more greenhouse gases than coal.

"Biomass has long been part of the state's portfolio of renewable energy sources, along with solar, wind and geothermal."

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"Massachusetts Environmental Secretary Ian Bowles said the state is now rethinking that policy…[and] taxpayer incentives for wood-burning plants.

"The [Governor Duval] Patrick administration has already invested $1 million to jump-start four proposed wood-burning plants…"

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"Bowles commissioned [Biomass Sustainability and Carnbon Policy Study] after environmental activists warned biomass power plants could add to global warming.

"Activists are pushing a ballot question to restrict the amount of carbon dioxide the power plants can emit."