Burned Are Trees the New Coal?
This documentary takes a hard look at the latest false solution to climate change: woody biomass. It tells the story of how biomass has become the alternative-energy savior for the power-generation industry. The film is a visceral account of the accelerating destruction of our forests for fuel.
Winner of an Audience Choice Award at the American Conservation Film Festival.
Running Time
75 mins
Year
2017
Kanopy ID
5339900
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