The Senate Says Burning Trees Is Carbon Neutral. Oh Really Now? by Emma Grey Ellis from on 2016-04-22 21:47 (#1BFJF) The Senate just passed an energy bill that says biomass (or wood pellets) is a carbon neutral energy source. A lot of scientists aren't too happy about it. The post The Senate Says Burning Trees Is Carbon Neutral. Oh Really Now? appeared first on WIRED.