PROS

1. Even though carbon dioxide is released when biomass if burned, we can replant the amount of biomass used to replace the biomass burned. This can’t be done with fossil fuels since they are nonrenewable resources. By replanting the biomass used, the amount of carbon dioxide released is balanced out by the amount of carbon dioxide consumed during photosynthesis.
2. By using biomass, the increasing threat of global warming and air pollution is reduced
3. Use of biomass decreases concentrations of sulfur and nitrogen in acid rain. This is because biomass hasn’t spent years underground collecting toxic chemicals that would otherwise damage plants and wildlife
4. Reduction of soil erosion and water pollution: By planting more biomass crops, their roots will hold soil in place instead of letting the soil be washed away by heavy rains or floods
5. If biomass crops are planted near water, they can also provide cool shade for aquatic wildlife
6. Planting biomass crops allows farmers to stay financially supported
7. Using ethanol and biodiesel fuel will lower auto emissions produced when using fossil fuels

CONS

1. Biomass is more expensive to produce
2. There is not a huge demand for biomass because of its cost since consumers tend to choose to spend less money regardless of the pressing environmental issues
3. Biomass found in landfills must be sorted and separated from inorganic substances. This is because regular garbage burned will only release more toxins into the atmosphere. This cleaning process require both time and money
4. However good it is to use biomass, it only works to level off the amount of carbon dioxide released into the air. Unlike solar energy or wind energy, use of biomass still releases carbon dioxide. In the process of replanting biomass crops, there is no significant decrease from the moment biomass replaces fossil fuels
5. In incidents of drought or natural disasters, any place that relies heavily on biomass fuels will suffer. Biomass crops would ultimately be destroyed