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Drax appoints independent advisory board and promises 'stronger' biomass sourcing policy

Drax appoints independent advisory board and promises 'stronger' biomass sourcing policy
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  • 17 October 2019
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Energy giant has faced criticism for use of biomass in the past

Drax, the energy firm behind Europe's largest biomass burning power plant, has today announced a "stronger" biomass sourcing policy and the launch of a new Independent Advisory Board (IAB) to scrutinise...

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