Human-produced mass now outweighs the Earth's biomass

The mass of human-made products at the start of the 20th ct was about 3% of the Earth’s biomass. However, due to increased urbanization and consumption, human-produced weight now outweighs the overall global biomass.

Humanity's indelible mark on the planet

Humanity Makes Up Just 0.01 Percent Of The Earth's Biomass - But We've Destroyed Over Fifty Percent Of The Rest.

Scientists use solar power to produce hydrogen from biomass

Scientists in England have developed a technique that uses solar power to produce clean hydrogen from biomass.

Costa Rica celebrates 113 days of 100-percent renewable energy (and counting)

Costa Rica has run on 100-percent renewable energy for the past 113 days, edging closer to its goal of being completely free from fossil fuels.

Achieving fish biomass targets: The key to securing a sustainable future for coral reefs

Scientists from WCS, University of Queensland, James Cook University, and Macquarie University have completed a massive study that will help communities and countries of the Western Indian Ocean measure and restore fish populations while identifying the best policies for achieving global sustainable and conservation targets.

Reverse photosynthesis is an ultra-efficient biofuel "game changer," says scientist

Scientists in Denmark have developed a process of "reverse photosynthesis" to use sunlight to breakdown biomass for use as fuel, a faster and cleaner process than existing methods.

Canada, Manitoba governments fund bioenergy projects

The Canada and Manitoba governments are providing up to $500,000 for 12 projects that will increase the use and development of biomass fuels. The program is funded in part through the Manitoba Coal Tax.