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Alicia Newton, senior scientific officer at Drax, underscored the necessity of clear policy guidance on sustainable biomass sourcing to attract private investment in bioenergy for the UK's net zero transition. During Drax's science summit, she praised the government's consultation on a biomass sustainability framework and highlighted the importance of aligning science, industry, and government to achieve climate goals while fostering economic growth and biodiversity restoration. Newton emphasized that decarbonizing industrial regions like the Humber is achievable with existing technology, provided there is a supportive policy environment.