Sustainable Bioenergy, Farms, and Forests - October 26, 2018

Mass Timber -- A New Tool in Fight Against Climate Change

On October 23, EESI held a briefing, Wood: The Building Material of the Future?, which explored a relatively new building material to the U.S. building sector, mass timber. Unlike traditional stick-frame construction which is typically used in houses, mass timber is a class of structural wooden building materials that can be used for mid- and even high-rise construction. In addition to being a strong and safe building material, perhaps most excitingly, mass-timber products not only have a lower carbon footprint than traditional steel and cement building materials – they can provide long-term carbon storage -- turning buildings and perhaps one day, cities, into carbon sinks. 

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Home Grown Bioenergy Contributes to Forest Health and Rural Jobs Across America -- 88 Organizations Sign Statement Supporting Renewable Bioenergy and Biomass

In recognition of Bioenergy Day (October 24) and during National Forest Products Week, 88 organizations recognized the importance of holistic solutions to mitigate the effects we are already seeing in U.S. forests due to climate change. Using excess biomass resources that are produced from existing forest management activities as well as wastes from the forest products sector supports forest health while reducing wildfire risk. These activities also create economic opportunity for rural America in the form of local jobs and economic activity.

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