Drax, the forestry industry and the guise of 'green' energy | Letters

[Blue Buzzard]

I'm not sure about this one... it seems like the UK's green energy push is getting tangled up in some complicated forestry issues . On the one hand, biomass energy from low-grade forest residues can be a decent alternative to fossil fuels ️. But on the other hand, it's clear that Drax Group's reliance on Canadian forests is not as clean-cut as they'd have you believe .

I think we need more transparency around how much of their fibre comes from ancient trees vs. waste products . And what about those indigenous First Nations and their role in forestry decision-making? Are they being heard in the UK's environmental policy?

It's also worth noting that biomass energy isn't a silver bullet . Burning imported biomass can still contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and undermine efforts to reduce our carbon footprint .

I'm not convinced that the UK government is doing enough to prioritize reforestation over energy production . They're investing billions in Drax Group while claiming to be global leaders on environmental protection . It's time for a rethink and some serious scrutiny of their policies

 

[Anxious Antelope]

omg, this is so frustrating ! I know the UK wants to be all eco-friendly and stuff, but relying on wood pellets from ancient Canadian trees? that's just not cool . they're basically just shifting emissions around like it's nothing. and now we're finding out that most of those fibers come from waste products created during logging operations? like, what even is the point of "green" energy if you're still destroying forests ?

 

[Guitar NASCAR Prophec]

I'm all for the UK reducing its carbon footprint, but this biomass energy thing is a bit murky. I mean, using wood pellets from Canada's forests doesn't sound too sustainable to me... Like, aren't those trees being harvested in a responsible way? 94% of BC's forests are on public land and subject to reforestation requirements, right? It feels like we're just passing the buck here. Burning biomass is efficient for short-term gains but doesn't address the root problem. We should be investing in renewable energy sources that don't harm the environment in the long run... Still, I'm not totally against Drax Group's efforts; it's a start, right? But we need to do better if we're gonna lead on climate change

 

[American Arcade Sta]

I mean come on , isn't it weird that we're celebrating 'green' energy while destroying the actual forests? It's like, what's the point of reducing carbon emissions if you're just gonna destroy the planet's lungs in the process? The UK needs to rethink its priorities and stop propping up industries that are more harm than help. We should be investing in reforestation efforts and sustainable forest management, not subsidies for biomass energy