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ABSTRACT
The world is in a scramble for energy, with governments looking at every possible source to fulfill their energy needs. Concerns about environmental justice, biodiversity, and the protection of our natural resources are at risk of being shunted aside. And while energy sources such as biomass are being marketed as lower-carbon alternatives, they must be looked at extra closely to make sure that the cure is not worse than the disease – especially in communities of color.
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The author would like to thank the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation.
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Stefan Koester
Stefan Koester is a senior policy analyst at the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation. He has worked as an energy and environmental researcher for almost a decade and has spent significant time investigating the detrimental effects of biomass and bioenergy on the environment and communities. He earned a double master’s degree in international relations from the Fletcher School and urban planning from the Department of Urban and Environmental Policy & Planning at Tufts University. He can reached via e-mail at [email protected] or via Twitter @skoester8