1. Burning both biomass and fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas. Do you think one is more harmful than the other? Why or why not?
2. Do you think that biomass energy is truly renewable, given that we are clearing forests to use it? Explain your answer.
3. Do you think carbon sinks can ever completely reverse global warming? Why or why not?
4. Compare thermal conversion and anaerobic decomposition. Which do you think is a more effective use of biomass? Explain your answer.
5. If you were in charge of developing a new area to plant biomass material, how would you choose the land?