Biomass is a term used in several contexts: in the context of ecology it means living organisms, and in the context of bioenergy it means matter from recently living organisms. From Wikipedia
Delhi AQI Hits ‘Severe’ Levels as 40% Pollution Attributed to Biomass Burning, with Internal Factors Like Transportation and Residential Emissions Also Playing Significant Role; Government Urged to Enhance Public Transportation and Address Year-Round Pollution Sources.