Chatham House: 'Flawed' assumptions mean biomass does more harm than good for climate
But green groups hit back at 'pseudo-science' used in study, insisting biomass has a viable role in low-carbon energy system
Using wood pellets for biomass energy is doing more harm to the climate than good - and in many cases nations would be better off burning coal - according to a new report published today by Chatham House....
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