A new study by researchers from Sichuan Agricultural University and international collaborators provides the most comprehensive evidence to date that biochar, a charcoal-like substance made from ...

“Biochar is not just a passive material that absorbs gases,” said the study’s corresponding author. “It actively shapes the microbial community in compost, and that determines how nitrogen is retained ...

Improve your soil by making biochar in the ground. DIY biochar enhances nutrient availability and also enables soil to retain nutrients longer. Last year, I committed one of the great sins of ...

Soil improver, waste recycler and atmospheric carbon capturer – there’s a lot of excitement about the potential benefits of biochar. Equally, there are a lot of unknowns about whether that potential ...

The Biochar Demonstrator project is one of five greenhouse gas removal projects funded by UK Research and Innovation to explore the effectiveness, cost, risks and limitations of large-scale greenhouse ...