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Is biomass best?

A class activity exploring the advantages and disadvantages of biomass for heating and electricity

30 KS3 KS4 Humanities Languages, Literacy and Communication
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This activity aimed at KS3/4 (or UKS2 with support) examines why the use of biofuels to generate electricity or for heating can be a contentious subject.

Following input from a podcast and online research, pupils will identify the most significant advantages and disadvantages of this renewable fuel.  This activity can also be extended into expository writing, a class debate or investigation about your own school's use of biomass. 

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Biomass pros and cons

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Organisation views on biomass

The UK’s move away from coal means they’re burning wood from the US

ECAVO - Biomass Energy Advantages And Disadvantages: What Are The Major Pros & Cons?
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