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Burning biomass doesn't add extra carbon to the atmosphere because the carbon released during combustion is part of the natural carbon cycle. Biomass, such as plants, absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere during photosynthesis. When it is burned, the carbon is released back into the atmosphere, but this is a re-release of carbon that was previously absorbed, maintaining a balance as long as new plants continue to grow and sequester carbon. Thus, it is considered carbon-neutral over the short term, assuming sustainable management of biomass resources.

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