I am absolutely opposed to…

I am absolutely opposed to the proposed Forest Biomass Action Plan. The use of wood-based materials as a source of energy would be a backwards step, in the opposite direction from where we need to be going in developing environmentally friendly and sustainable energy alternatives. With the creation of emissions at least as harmful as those created by the burning of coal, this is an unacceptable solution. It would also put old-growth and boreal forests at risk in the sourcing of wood for the process. These forests are needed first and foremost for their carbon filtering function.

The wood pellet industry puts biodiversity at risk, produces an unacceptable amount of harmful emissions and creates no progress towards new truly green and sustainable industries. It is a false solution, far more damaging than beneficial and I am completely opposed to any expansion of this industry.