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Massachusetts rethinking wood power Worse for climate than coal, study says

June 11, 2010/

Burning wood to generate electricity can be worse for global warming than burning coal, according to a Massachusetts-sponsored study released yesterday. That surprising conclusion immediately prompted state officials to reconsider substantial financial incentives provided to wood-burning plants.

By Beth Daley

Full Story: http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/green/articles/2010/06/11/bay_state_rethinking_wood_power/

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