to the European parliament, using wood deliberately harvested for burning will increase carbon in the atmosphere and warming for decades at least, even when wood replaces coal or oil, and even if the forest management is"sustainable".
Ember's Mr MacDonald said:"Looking at the bigger picture, the UK still treats burning wood in power stations as if it were carbon neutral, despite recent science demonstrating this is unlikely to be true. "The UK government needs to fundamentally reassess the costs and benefits of the technology before releasing new subsidies to the industry."guidance on health and safety legislation, employers must not exceed a workplace limit on wood dust exposure, and control measures include dust extraction, respirators and skin checks.Sky News has launched the first daily prime time news show dedicated to climate change.
The Daily Climate Show is broadcast at 6.30pm and 9.30pm Monday to Friday on Sky News, the Sky News website and app, on YouTube and Twitter. Hosted by Anna Jones, it follows Sky News correspondents as they investigate how global warming is changing our landscape and how we all live our lives.Related Topics