American Society of Ag and Biological Engineers on Biomass Energy

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http://www.asabe.org/imis/StaticContent/5/May06/p11biom...
I don't know if access is allowed to this site without password. If you are serious about biological solutions to our petroleum problem I strongly suggest joining this society. www.asabe.org

some excerpts from ASABE's "Resource" magazine article "Biomass Technologies":

"Of all sources of renewable energy, biomass is perhaps the most widespread, versatile, and potentially valuable. Virtually every region of the country has biomass resources. Biomass is varied, providing a range of useful characteristics, depending on the nature of the plant
(e.g., woody or herbaceous) and on which parts of the plant are used (e.g., grains, leaves, branches)."

"New technologies are bringing additional sources of cellulose into sustainable, environmentally sound use. Unused resources, like agricultural residues or forest residues, can supply a large quantity. In the future, crops such as switch grass and hybrid poplar trees, designed and grown for the express purpose of producing energy and/or specific commercial and industrial products, could
supply an even larger amount. Municipal solid waste is another potential source. Biomass resources in the United States could potentially reach 1.3 billion dry tons per year – enough to supply fuel replacing almost a third of current gasoline demand as well as other products."

While people are out there whining and complaining about how ignorant we all are about our continuing oil crisis, ASABE members and others are doing something about it.