Bioenergy has a role to play in tackling climate change. But only if it provides significant and rapid cuts in emissions compared to fossil fuels. And that depends mainly on what you’re burning.
Unfortunately, when it comes to wood, EU rules treat pretty much everything equally, from large tree trunks to sawdust. Even though the climate impacts are radically different. So more and more trees are being burnt for energy - in the name of climate action.
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