Forest biomass growth to soar through 2030, impacting tropical forests

The harvesting and burning of forest biomass to produce energy continues to surge, according to a new report on near-term global production and demand for wood pellets. This growth comes despite scientists’ warnings of the industry’s harm to the climate and its contribution to deforestation — increasingly in the tropics. It comes even as forest … Continue reading Forest biomass growth to soar through 2030, impacting tropical forests