But many residents near plants — often Black people in poor ... The plants compress wood into pellets using a variety of sources — including tops of trees and leftovers from lumber operations.

Most pellets are used for commercial-scale energy overseas. The market brought hope for revitalization to small, disadvantaged communities. But interviews with residents of towns with large Black ...

Most pellets are used for commercial-scale energy overseas. The market brought hope for revitalization to small, disadvantaged communities. But interviews with residents of towns with large Black ...