Release
A burning issue: biomass is the biggest source of renewable energy consumed in the UK
Release date:
30 August 2019 9:30am
Summary
In 2017, for the first time, energy from renewable sources exceeded 10% of the UK’s overall energy consumption. Biomass is the biggest source of renewable energy consumed in UK Analysis reveals the contribution of burning organic material from plants, trees and animals – including millions of tonnes of imported wood pellets from the USA and Canada – to the UK’s energy mix. What is its environmental impact?