Biomass (plant or animal material) can be used as a substitute for fossil fuels in the production of transportation fuels, heat, power, and/or products. When produced sustainably, biomass can help address several important issues, including climate change, local environmental quality, energy security, and economic development for rural communities. Sustainable Bioenergy, Farms, and Forests is a product of the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) that covers the latest bioenergy policy news.