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In theory the carbon balance should be neutral, the carbon emitted during burning is compensated by that absorbed during growing. However if you are burning wood that has taken perhaps a hundred years to grow, you are in effect taking the carbon absorbed in the past and emitting it now, when we are so concerned about rising carbon levels. In any case, the wood (or other biomass material) must be replanted and left to mature before cropping again.
This sounds OK in a well regulated economy, but what has happened in many poorer parts of the world is simply deforestation, where a rising population needs energy and the simplest way to get it is just to cut down the nearest trees. This has resulted in catastrophic flash flooding in many areas, like the slopes of the Himalayas.
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In what way are biomass and fossil fuels similar?
Fossil fuels and biomass fuels have similar origins. Firewood is an example of a biomass fuel. Fossil fuels are similar to biomass in that their creation also begins with microorganisms and plants using energy from the sun to fix CO2 into carbohydrates but there are several more steps in the creation of fossil fuels.
Is geothermal energy derived from burning organic material such as wood alcohol and garbage?
No, this is energy from biomass. Geothermal means using the Earth's heat, usually from deep underground.
What accurately describes a trade-off of using biomass as a fuel?
urnium
Using which type of fuel released carbon dioxide into the atmosphere?
Biomass
What is the original source of biomass?
biomass originated from the African bush babies who often had no gasoline so the lighted there crap on fire. that lit on fire crap was used for explosives and cooking food. I have a masters degree in this subject. ; )
Using corn for energy is an example of?
Using corn for energy is an example of biomass.
How much money do you save using biomass energy?
Using Biomass can save the average consumer about $8,000 per year.
How can biomass help conserve energy?
recycling and by using lees energy and electricity
Why do you use biomass rather than using fossil fuel?
Biomass energy is renewable as Fossil Fuels are not
What is a disadvantage of using biomass?
There are a few disadvantages of using biomass energy. Some of the disadvantages include the cost, use of fossil fuels, and environmental hazards.
What is the major drawback to using only biomass or gasohol for energy?
fuel
What is one difference between using nuclear energy and biomass energy?
Nuclear energy does not produce carbon dioxide.
What is the start up cost for using biomass energy?
3.7-5.4 cents
What top countries using biomass?
The top countries using biomass as a renewable energy source are Brazil, the United States, Germany, India, and China. These countries have significant biomass resources and well-established biomass power generation industries.
Why are we not using biomass?
we are not using biomass because it is not as envormentally freindly as it used to be.
What bad things about biomass energy?
it releases CO2, methane and nitrous oxide when creating and using biomass. Also, it reaquires large amounts of water, land and trees
Is it possible to get hydrogen fuel from biomass?
Yes. However, it is not yet economically practical, as it takes more energy to convert the biomass into hydrogen than we can get from using the hydrogen for fuel.
