Relevant discussion points: - European Green Deal _was_ watered down after Exxon met with EU comissioners, specifically to prolong transport related emissions.

Relevant discussion points: - European Green Deal _was_ watered down after Exxon met with EU comissioners, specifically to prolong transport related emissions. They will likely get what they asked for. [0] - Biomass is _not_ carbon neutral in any practical sense The payback time for carbon debt ranges from 44–104 years after clearcut, depending on forest type and assuming the land remains forest. Despite all the media spin this is just too long when we are dealing with a climate emergency with several positive feedback loops.[1] [0] https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/mar/06/exxonmobil-tried-to-get-european-green-deal-watered-down-claims-climate-lobbying-watchdog https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/mar/06/exxonmobil-... [1] DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aaa512