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A climate and biodiversity loophole: Support for biomass power undermines Global Targets – a South Korea case

Author: Hansae Song and Eleonora Fasan

Date: 2024

Location: Array

Language: English

Type of resource: Report

Topics: Carbon accounting

Contrary to the latest science, many climate pledges include burning forest biomass for energy as a mitigation option; this is a false solution with demonstrated negative consequences for the climate and biodiversity. Developed countries in particular heavily incentivize the use of biomass, sometimes on greater levels than genuine renewables, such as wind and solar, as exemplified in the case of South Korea.

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Organization: Solutions for Our Climate & EPN's BAN