A new tax credit for biogas could be a boon to factory farms
SalonWhen Maria Payan's son was screened for cancer, she knew he had to leave home. Biogas facilities, which are billed as a "renewable energy source" in the industry, will receive various tax credits and investments from this legislation, prompting industry leaders to look into expanding and constructing facilities across the country. has helped to get more biogas systems developed, and if you care about reducing carbon emissions and producing renewable energy, then that's a really good thing," Serfass said. Dr. Sacoby Wilson, a leading expert on environmental justice for rural and agricultural communities, said biogas investments may help decrease methane emissions, but neighboring residents are still exposed to a variety of compounding health hazards. While he appreciates the Biden administration's recent advancements and commitments to environmental justice, the massive funding push for biogas inside the IRA is "one step forward and two steps back."
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