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The use of biomass for energy generation is helping European Union countries meet their renewable energy and emissions targets, but demand from other sectors means policy needs to be developed for maximum climate benefits, reports Sonja van Renssen.
Reducing dependence on Russian gas imports and increasing energy efficiency will have ramifications for Europe's climate policy, explains Sonja van Renssen.
