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Kwasi Kwarteng says biomass wood imports are “not sustainable”

Envirotec Magazine

Elly Pepper, Senior Advocate for NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) and Cut Carbon Not Forests, says: “Kwasi Kwarteng’s view is part of a growing consensus that burning trees for electricity has been tried and failed on the tests of climate, nature, and affordability.

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A bad bet on biomass? Critics respond to Drax announcement

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Elly Pepper, Senior Advocate for Cut Carbon Not Forests and NRDC also commented: “Drax’s biomass supply chain is so highly emissive, that with or without CCS, it makes climate change worse. BECCS, coupled with the biomass supply chain that fuels power stations like Drax, isn’t even close to carbon neutral, let alone carbon negative.”.

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Campaigners slam 'hypocritical' government over biomass strategy

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We are in the midst of a biodiversity crisis, with scientists predicting that one million species face extinction, many within decades," said Elly Pepper from CCNF.

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UK Ministers Met 1-on-1 with Fossil Fuel and Biomass Producers Nine Times as Often as Renewables Since Kwasi Kwarteng Took Energy Portfolio

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This is just another example of the inappropriate influence of lobbyists within government circles,” said Elly Pepper from campaign group Cut Carbon Not Forests. We are in the midst of a dual climate and biodiversity crisis,” Pepper echoed. billion per year, most of which goes to Drax.”. “For

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Impress loved ones with these homemade foods for holiday gifts

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Ellie of My Healthy Dessert offers a trendy spin on rolled cookies with her recipe for crispy matcha Christmas cookies. I might throw in ginger, cinnamon, unsweetened cocoa and/or a little cayenne pepper, too. Hot sauce For the friend who just cannot get enough spicy food, homemade chili pepper sauce is a thoughtful gift.

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Reusable takeaway packaging trial gets underway in Central London

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Gavin Ellis, Director and Co-founder of Hubbub said: “This trial is a pioneering new approach to challenge single-use packaging in the food and drink sector. We are really pleased to see this collaboration between retailers, delivery apps, logistics and tech to bring convenience to customers wanting to do their bit.

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Over 650 scientists urge world leaders to stop burning forests for energy on eve of UN nature summit

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Elly Pepper, Senior Advocate at the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and the Cut Carbon Not Forests Coalition (CCNF), said: “Governments and the bioenergy industry each have one hand on an axe that is decimating the world’s forests.