Biomass energy in China and its potential
Li Jingjing
Asia Alternative Energy Program, Energy & Mining Unit, East Asia and the Pacific Region, The World Bank
#172 Xizhimennei Avenue, 100035, Beijing, P.
R.
China
Zhuang Xing
Center for Renewable Energy...
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Biomass energy in China and its potential
Li Jingjing
Asia Alternative Energy Program, Energy & Mining Unit, East Asia and the Pacific Region, The World Bank
#172 Xizhimennei Avenue, 100035, Beijing, P.
R.
China
Zhuang Xing
Center for Renewable Energy Development, Energy Research Institute, State Development Planning Commission
Muxidi Beilijia #11, 100038, Beijing, P.
R.
China
Pat DeLaquil
Clean Energy Commercialization, 1816 Crosspointe Drive, Annapolis, MD, 21401, USA
Eric D.
Larson
Princeton Environmental Institute, Guyot Hall, Washington Road, Princeton University
Princeton, NJ, 08544-1003, USA
Biomass is a significant source of energy in China today, particularly in rural areas.
However, most
current use of firewood and agricultural residues for cooking and heating brings with it detrimental
effects of indoor air pollution and associated adverse health impacts.
In addition, the time spent
collecting biomass fuels creates a burden on women and children, which reduces their time
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