Of course, biomass burning is less efficient ran coal and so emits more CO2. There is nothing quite as stupid as being “green.”
France
French government proposes to eliminate 2050 CO2 emissions targets
If the bill is adopted, France would, among other things: (1) Drop its 2050 goal of lowering greenhouse gas emissions to a quarter of 1990 levels, in favor of a target of carbon neutrality by 2050; (2) Postpone a goal to reduce the share of nuclear power from 75% today to 50%, from 2025 to 2035; and (3) Walk back a commitment to reduce national energy consumption.
Source: ClimateChangeNews.com Web | France tables 2050 carbon-neutral lawPDF
Energy Diet: French local governments mull policies to avoid consumption of energy
Coal to biomass fuel switching?
Biomass is much less efficient than coal — meaning more CO2 will be produced for the amount of power generated. Climate alarmism makes people lose their minds. Also: “The government also plans to reduce France’s dependence on nuclear power which accounts for over 75 percent of French electricity needs, while boosting the development of greener energies. French power grid operator RTE, has warned that the plan to shut down some coal and nuclear generators, could leave France, a net exporter of electricity in Europe, largely dependent on neighbors during peak demand periods, particularly in winter.” Nukes have zero emissions. Freezing-via-blackout will really put the yellow vests into orbit.
French coal plant workers aren’t taking shutdowns lying down
First the ‘yellow vests’… now cold weather and a coal plant strike in France
‘Yellow Vest’ movement slows EU rush to wind/solar
Regulated electricity prices force utilities to provide low-cost (vs. high-cost, politically correct) electricity.
Continue reading ‘Yellow Vest’ movement slows EU rush to wind/solar
Does President Trump have a yellow vest?
A yellow vest (gilet jaune) is the symbol of the carbon tax uprising that seems to be defeating French President Macron’s plans for a carbon tax. Frustrated at home, Macron is looking to impose a carbon tax on US exports to France, if not the entire EU. Our entire stack is pushed in on President Trump telling Macron to take a hike.
