Environmental and health aspects of biomass energy systems
In a recent study undertaken to ensure the early incorporation of environmental considerations in decisions concerning biomass-to-energy systems, a number of issues emerged indicating the need for early attention to environmental, socioeconomic and health concerns. Both production of biomass as well as conversion can lead to environmental impact, and although most impacts will be site-specific, some generic effects can be identified. The most important potential impacts arise first, from the need for large-scale commitment of resources for production, and second, from uncontrolled widespread small-scale utilization. Because biomass-related impacts cover a very broad spectrum of materials, processes, end products, and effects, the discussion presented here, except for an overview of generic effects and comment on production impacts, will be directed primarily to those resulting from residential wood combustion.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-26
- OSTI ID:
- 5254717
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-800814-11
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 180. American Chemical Society meeting/2. chemical congress of the North American Continent, Las Vegas, NV, USA, 24 Aug 1980
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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