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Biomass energy has little harmful effect on the environment.
Biomass energy is usually electricity from a power station where the fuel used is wood or other vegetation, rather than fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas).
Burning biomass does release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. However, this same carbon dioxide was removedfrom the atmosphere fairly recently (usually during the last growing season), so biomass is carbon neutral, that is, it does not contribute to global warming.
The reason fossil fuels are causing global warming is that the carbon they release when burnt has been hidden away underground for 300 million years. Emitting this now is letting it build up in the atmosphere adding to the greenhouse effect and trapping more heat.
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How is energy returned to the environment through the decay of biomass?
we in hail it
How can biomass energy be negative to the environment?
it release carbon dioxide
Can biomass affect the earth?
biomass can affect the earth
How would the loss of biomass energy affect everyday activity?
The loss of biomass energy would likely impact everyday activities by causing disruptions in energy supply, leading to potential power outages or shortages. This could affect various aspects of daily life that rely on energy, such as heating, cooking, transportation, and access to electricity. It could also impact industries that depend on biomass energy as a source of power.
How is the energy from biomass released?
Energy from biomass is released by combustion.
How much does biomass energy?
Biomass energy produces 3% of the worlds energy
What is the total amount of living material found in the environment?
biomass
What counties use biomass energy?
no one uses biomass energy
How does Tidal Energy affect the environment?
It doesnt have any affects on the environment
Where is biomass energy used now?
Biomass energy is widely used. One state that uses biomass is Oregon.
What are the drawbacks of biomass?
Biomass energy, or biofuel, comes from sources such as wood, manure, and sewage. Disadvantages of using this type of energy, as opposed to fossil fuels, are that it can be expensive, inefficient, harmful to the environment, and it uses more up land and fuel.
Does heat energy affect the environment?
sometimes
