What is biomass?

What is biomass?

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La biomasse est la matière organique, notamment issue des végétaux, qui est utilisée pour produire de l’énergie. On parle alors d’énergie biomasse. Pour les gouvernements européens, il s’agit de la principale source d’énergie renouvelable. Mais certaines ONG refusent de considére ...  Show more

Sourcing biomass for carbon removal
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Why use food for fuel?
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Biofuels are a way to make our cars, lorries and even planes run on renewable fuel. They’re often made from food crops. Globally 7% of cereal crops and 15% of vegetable oil crops are used to make biofuel – according to data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Deve ...  Show more

Biogas's Comeback in the New Age of Renewable Energy
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