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Bioenergy

Energy produced from biomass or organic matter. Biomass may either be burned directly or converted into liquids or gaseous fuel.

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multiple-use crops
Energy; Bioenergy

Crops that can be used for a variety of purposes, including as human food, animalfeed, material inputs for products, and energy (in the form of heat or electricity, or stored in liquid biofuels).

anaerobic digestion
Energy; Bioenergy

Degradation of organic matter by microbes in the absence of oxygen to produce methane and carbon dioxide.

greenhouse gas emissions
Energy; Bioenergy

Emissions of greenhouse gases.

Biomass energy
Energy; Bioenergy

Energy from biomass, such as wood.

fossil energy
Energy; Bioenergy

Energy produced from fossil fuels such as oil and coal.

bioenergy
Energy; Bioenergy

Energy produced from organic matter, or biomass. Biomass may either be burned directly or converted into liquids or gaseous fuel.

joule (J)
Energy; Bioenergy

The unit of work of energy. Specifically, it is the work done or energy expended by a force of 1 newton action through a distance of 1 meter.

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