Burning wood for power worse for climate than gas equivalent, report finds

Research casts doubt on plans by UK government to offer subsidies for carbon capture attached to the power source Burning wood for power generation can be worse for the climate than burning gas, even when the resulting carbon dioxide emissions are captured and stored, new research has shown. The findings cast doubt on plans by several governments, including the UK, to offer subsidies or other financial support for carbon capture attached to wood-burning power. Continue reading...

By Fiona Harvey Environment editor