biomass

Definition

The total weight of all living stuff in a given area, or vegetation we're planning to burn for energy because 'renewable fuel' sounds better than 'burning plants.' Scientists measure it to understand ecosystems; energy companies cultivate it to feel better about carbon emissions. It's essentially the collective mass of life, now with sustainability buzzword status.

Example Usage

The research team calculated that the forest's biomass had increased by 15% since the conservation efforts began.

Source: Environmental and energy terminology

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