This is the third set of grants that were ready of approximately 20 grants
to be awarded to enable states to address ongoing counseling needs of persons
adversely affected by the hurricanes, regardless of whether they are residing
in their home states or are resettling in other areas.8 million within weeks of the hurricanes.

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These awards bring the total amount awarded for these "Regular Services"
crisis counseling grants to over $59 million. Florida has been
approved for up to $6,900,410 for services related to Hurricane Katrina and
for up to $9,740,423. It contributes to the substitution of imported fossil fuels, thus
enhancing national energy security, reducing the import bill of petroleum
products and alleviating poverty.
FAO assists member countries in their interest to convert biomass into
energy and set up national strategies and programmes.

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In a paper presented to the nineteenth session of its Committee on
Agriculture meeting here (13-16 April ), FAO recalls that around two billion
people, mostly living in rural areas of developing countries , are still
without electricity or other modern energy services.org/clim/
IEA Bioenergy
http://www.de/

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States will receive a
portion of the funds initially, with the remaining approved funds released as
service needs continue. Coal ranks second with 23% and natural gas third with 21%.

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Florida Receives Over $16 Million for Hurricane Crisis Counseling Aid

"Most survivors are demonstrating remarkable resiliency and are
rebuilding theirs lives.

Biomass reduces the import bill
Biomass is a locally available energy source that can provide for heat and
power .

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David Paulison, Acting FEMA
Director.

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Biofuels, of which fuelwood and charcoal occupy the largest share,
represent around 10% of the total global primary energy consumption.htm
Wood energy page of the FAO Forestry Department
http://www.

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This outreach will include mobile services in which trained workers
go to the places where disaster survivors are congregating, such as shelters ,
disaster recovery centers, or temporary hotels, and provide supportive
contacts, educational materials and brief counseling services.
Bioenergy is produced from biofuels (solid fuels, biogas , liquid fuels
such as bioethanol and biodiesel) which come from crops such as sugar cane and
beet , maize and energy grass or from fuelwood, charcoal, agricultural wastes
and by-products, forestry residues, livestock manure, and others.

Investments and jobs
Increasing the use of biomass for energy could lead to improved economic
development, especially in rural areas, since it attracts investment in new
business opportunities for small- and medium-sized enterprises in the field of
biofuel production, preparation, transportation, trade and use.
Petroleum accounts for over 35% of the world's total commercial primary
energy consumption.fao.ieabioenergy.

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For this century, the report anticipates a significant switch from a
fossil fuel to a bioenergy-based economy which could benefit not only the
rural poor but also the whole planet, since biofuels can help mitigate climate
change.
Based on the above, the paper says that the topic should be given more
focus and visibility, and suggests technical and institutional approaches to
realize this.

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It can create several times
the number of direct jobs than the production of electricity using
conventional energy sources, and with lower investment cost per job
generated," the report says .

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These grants are awarded
through a longstanding and highly successful partnership between SAMHSA and
the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Twenty-nine states received Immediate Services Program grants
totaling $25.S.
The use of biomass for energy also generates incomes and jobs for the
rural people.
These fossil fuels are the main sources of greenhouse gas emissions, causing
global warming, and thus climate change, the report points out.

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"The federal partnership between the Department of Homeland
Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and SAMHSA demonstrates
the administration's continued commitment to providing resources to assist
these hurricane victims in every way possible.

SAMHSA is a public health agency within the U.
Increased use of bioenergy can help diversify agricultural and forestry
activities and improve food security, while contributing to sustainable
development, the paper says. "The production and use
of biofuels need to be properly managed in order to provide energy services to
the rural poor while improving food security and contributing to sustainable
development," explains FAO expert Gustavo Best.org/
German Agency of Renewable Resources
http://www.

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The crisis counseling program will hire and train people locally to
provide outreach to survivors of the hurricanes who need mental health
services.
In sub-Saharan Africa, where more than 90% of the rural population live
without access to electricity, bioenergy -- with its two main components, wood
energy and agroenergy -- can have a significant impact on improving
livelihoods.

Related links
SD Dimensions: Energy and technology
http://www.fao.

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Mexican Bioenergy Network
http://www .

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"The impact of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma is unprecedented,"
Curie said. Liquid biofuels have gained
importance, particularly in the transport sector.org/sd/en2_en.org/forestry /site/14067/en
Climate change issues in agriculture
http://www.

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Department of Health and
Human Services.

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These new
grants are part of a broader federal effort to assure that emotional and
psychological well-being are addressed in the overall recovery process.

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The paper considers that the scale of bioenergy production and use will
require a forum such as FAO, with its interdisciplinary expertise in the
different areas of agriculture, forestry and economics, to facilitate
international cooperation.

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When combined with the early
round of "Immediate Services" crisis counseling grants, over $82 million in
federal crisis counseling support has been made available to states to date. However, for some survivors the psychological impact
of their experiences is potentially both serious and long lasting. These new Regular
Services Program grants will support services for up to nine months of
additional assistance. Services supported through both the Immediate and the
Regular Services Programs include outreach, brief counseling, support groups,
and public education. Agriculture and Forestry Could Become Leading Sources of Bioenergy,
a Key Element in the Fight Against Hunger and Poverty

ROME, Agriculture and forestry could become
leading sources of bioenergy, a key element in achieving two of the UN
Millennium Development Goals: eradicating extreme poverty and hunger and
ensuring environmental sustainability, according to FAO. "In fact, bioelectricity production has the highest employment-
creation potential among renewable energy options.

Scenarios for the USA and the EU
Scenarios developed for the USA and the EU indicate that "short-term
targets of up to a 13% displacement of petroleum-based fuels with liquid
biofuels (bioethanol and biodiesel) appear feasible on available cropland,"
according to FAO.

20 years of experience
FAO has over 20 years of experience in various aspects of bioenergy
development and has provided technical assistance to member countries
regarding the design and implementation of bioenergy policies, strategies,
programmes and projects.anes.

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Known as Project HOPE, the program
establishes a statewide network of outreach teams to develop a comprehensive
crisis counseling support system for evacuees from other gulf coast States as
well as for Floridians affected by these two storms. The agency is responsible for improving the accountability,
capacity and effectiveness of the nation's substance abuse prevention,
addictions treatment, and mental health service delivery system.

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The State of Florida is offering crisis counseling services to residents
and evacuees affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Wilma through the "Helping Our
People in Emergencies " Program.35 for services related to Hurricane Wilma.

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WASHINGTON, Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA) Administrator Charles Curie today announced
the award of $16 .
In developed countries, there is growing interest on the part of
governments and the private sector in expanding the use of biofuels derived

from agricultural and forestry biomass.
It plays an active role in generating and disseminating information on
bioenergy production, trade and utilization, the paper indicates.
The growing importance of bioenergy could have a considerable impact on
commodity prices, sustainability at the production points and food security.

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More grants will be awarded in coming weeks.
"I am genuinely heartbroken over the trauma that the victims of Hurricanes
Katrina, Rita, and Wilma have suffered," said R.

International and economic development -- developing countries.

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5 million to Florida for crisis counseling assistance in the
aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma."
The awards announced today are part of an ongoing crisis counseling
effort.

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