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conifers and mist

Plant power: Burning biomass instead of coal can help fight climate change—but only if done right

By Raymond Pierrehumbert | Analysis, Climate Change

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Wood-burning: carbon hero or carbon villain? Q&A with forest modeling scientist Michael Ter-Mikaelian

By Dan Drollette Jr | Analysis, Climate Change

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Introduction: Can we grow and burn our way out of climate change?

By Dan Drollette Jr | Analysis, Climate Change

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When burning wood to generate energy makes climate sense

By Robert Abt, Christopher Galik, Justin Baker | Analysis, Climate Change