Wood pellets are marketed as…

Wood pellets are marketed as a clean energy alternative, but we know that wood pellets are dirtier than coal at the smokestack. Increasing deforestation as a climate solution is not viable. While governments and industry claim that only waste wood is used to manufacture wood pellets, more whole trees from primary, boreal forests are being logged to meet the demands of this growing industry.
Stop, spend money on research into viable, enduring green industries that don't destroy the earth but create jobs in new sectors, so over time its a win win situation - for the earth, for the economy, for our children and generations to follow!