Household understanding of Firewood logs as a renewable energy. Based Literature review

Household understanding of Firewood logs as a renewable energy. Based on the UK with a focus on Scotland - Literature review Example Production and use of wood fuel lead to the emission of carbon dioxide at different stages (Read et al 2009, pp 30-40). This is during harvesting, transportation and transportation of the wood fuel. The two are green house gases that have a green house effect to the earth. However, the same wood energy can be a source of renewable energy. Wood energy can be a source of renewable energy within the paradigm of specific conditions. The conditions include wood from the resources that are sufficiently sustainable, high calorific value and water content, gasification that cuts down on the level of emissions, and fiber content that allows the users to re-use or recycle the wood (Wilson & White 1986, pp20-40). Wood fuel has several environmental advantages that make it a choice over other fossil fuels. It is renewable and offers dependable supply (FAO 2010, pp 162). The amount of carbon dioxide emitted during the burning process is typically 90% less than when burning fossil fuels. Wood fuel contains minimal amounts of sculpture and heavy metals (McKay et al 2010, 1017-1027). The most notable part is the fact that is its particulate emissions, which are considerably controllable. Read, D.J, Freeer-Smith, P.H, Morison, J.I.L, Hanley, N., West,C.C. and Snowdon, P. 2009. Combating climate change- a role for UK forests. An assessment of the potential of the UKs trees and woodland to mitigate and adapt to climate