"Solid biomass" refers to the use of plant and animal materials, such as wood, agricultural waste, and pellets, as an energy source. It involves burning or converting these materials into heat or electricity. Full definition
A third of the world's population — 2.5 billion people — rely on the traditional use of solid biomass to cook their meals. (iea.org)
Almost 80 % of the population still cooks with solid biomass, a share that has declined by just three percentage points since 2000. (iea.org)
At present, an estimated 2.8 million people die prematurely each year because of the smoky environments caused by burning solid biomass in inefficient stoves or from combustion of kerosene or coal for cooking. (iea.org)