Frans Timmermans turns against biomass despite previous support: “Unbelievable and absurd”

The House of Representatives has decided that the burning of woody biomass should no longer be regarded as a 'sustainable energy source'. It is striking that Frans Timmermans, now PvdA/GL leader, also supports this change of course. While in his role as European Commissioner he was still a strong supporter of biomass as an alternative to fossil fuels. The Animal Party came up with a motion…