Main Title |
Environment consequences of wood and other biomass sources of energy / |
Author |
Coates, Joseph F. ;
Hitchcock, Henry H. ;
Heinz, Lisa
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Other Authors |
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CORP Author |
Coates (J.F.), Inc., Washington, DC.;Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office Research and Development. |
Publisher |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, |
Year Published |
1982 |
Report Number |
EPA/600/8-82/017; EPA-68-02-3642 |
Stock Number |
PB82-249137 |
Additional Subjects |
Biomass ;
Environmental surveys ;
Wood ;
Public health ;
Ecology ;
Agricultural wastes ;
Food processing ;
Air pollution ;
Risks ;
Forecasting ;
Methyl alcohol ;
Manures ;
Solid wastes
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB82-249137 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
243 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm |
Abstract |
Current important researchg needs whose results will be critical to EPA's mission in the next two to three decades with regard to a major expansion in the use of biomass, as an energy source are identified. Biomass currently contributes about 2.4 quads or 3% to the total national energy consumption of approximately 80 quads. There are no technological limitations of any importance on a 2 to 6 fold expansion of biomass energy to 5-15 quads over the next 20 to 30 years. The most likely and promising candidate for immediate and longer-range expansion in energy use is wood (5-10 quads) followed by agricultural and food processing wastes and manures in substantially less quantities (0.8-1.2 quads). Exploitation of grasses and crops would comprise the remainder. The three big risks to the environment and to human health from an expanded use of woody biomass are: health risks from residential wood burning; toxic air pollution from biomass derived methanol as automobile fuel; and broad scale disruption of forest ecosystems. Primary and secondary research and research objectives are defined with regard to these and other risks and opportunities. |
Notes |
Caption title. "April 1982." "EPA-600/8-82-017." Microfiche. |
Place Published |
Washington, DC : |
Corporate Au Added Ent |
Office of Research and Development. ; J.F. Coates, Inc (Washington, DC). |
PUB Date Free Form |
1982. |
NTIS Prices |
PC A11/MF A01 |
BIB Level |
m |
Cataloging Source |
OCLC/T |
OCLC Time Stamp |
20011121141508 |
Language |
eng |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
MERGE |
OCLC Rec Leader |
01083nam 2200289Ka 45020 |