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The Wood Energy Dilemma: NC’s growing pellet industry fuels climate debate

The Wood Energy Dilemma: NC’s growing pellet industry fuels climate debate

Wood from the Carolinas is increasingly being used overseas for energy. While the industry creates jobs, communities are also paying a price. Our ongoing coverage looks at the local and global policy debate and the communities feeding the world’s appetite for wood energy.