Biomass has many reasons to use it and not to use it. (a.k.a. pro's and con's.) Here is a list of "pro's and con's."
PROS
-It is a renewable source of energy. -It is very abundant. - Companies that sell biomass create long-term jobs. -Inexpensive. -If this resource is used, it will eliminate the need for coal and oil. -If this resource is used, it will reduce acid rain. -earth friendly -Much safer than some sources of energy such as nuclear. You can probably see how beneficial this alternative source of energy is. But don’t draw conclusions yet. See the disadvantages list. |
CONS
- Causes global warming - Uses water - Causes global warming - Biomass is bad because it produces carbon dioxide and produces green house gasses -Biomass effects the forest's health - Not very efficient There once was a guy who made a wood powered car. He could only go one mile per pound of wood! That's not very efficient! |