Biomass project in Lambert Creek, Oregon. Courtesy BLM.

Some folks argue that burning trees as an energy source — either for heat or electricity — is a “carbon neutral” resource — one that takes away as much carbon as it releases. It seems logical — new trees grow in the place of those that were cut down, and the new ones can absorb whatever carbon was released when the original tree was cut and later burned. However, as with many things, the devil is in the details. Read more

J.P. Leous

It’s been a little over a week since the upset election in Massachusetts that left Democrats finger pointing and Republicans chest pounding. Since then we’ve seen the importance of this event sliced and diced by commentators from every persuasion. "The Supermajority is gone!" "Good-bye healthcare bill!" And so on. But let me buck conventional wisdom and suggest that Brown's election actually changed… nothing. Read more