The History of Biomass

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  • Biomass Gasifier

    First commercially used biomass gasifier was built in France.

  • Henry Ford

    Henry Ford uses ethanol to fuel one of his first automobiles, the quadricycle.

  • Coal

    Coal begins to replace the use of wood in city homes.

  • Displacing wood

    Electricity and natural gas displace wood use in most homes.

  • Clean Air Act

    In the United States, the Clean Air Act controls the sale of oxygenated fuels in areas with higher levels of carbon monoxide.

  • Protecting the Atmosphere

    Industries increase biomass as a source of energy, while following environmental laws in order to protect the atmosphere.