How much renewable biomass can the United States produce each year to meet its future bioenergy needs? Enough to displace 30 percent of its current petroleum use by 2030.
August 2011
NEWS: Forests Absorb One Third of Fossil Fuel Emission, Study Finds
The world’s established forests remove 2.4 billion tonnes of carbon per year from the atmosphere — equivalent to one third of current annual fossil fuel emissions — according to new research published in the journal Science.
So, Charcoal Project, what makes YOU so special?
A donor asks: “… how much change do people have to go through, to benefit from TCP’s stated goals?”
Sustainable charcoal production in Africa can protect ecosystems, provide jobs.
The charcoal industry has great potential to contribute to rural development because production utilizes locally available and potentially renewable resources.
The charcoal industry can generate employment and local income in both rural and urban areas.
— Dr. Emmanuel Chidumayo, Zambia.
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