Researchers in China have unveiled a promising method to boost the carbon capture potential of biochar by integrating fly ash into the production process. The new study, published in Carbon Research, ...

An ancient soil amendment—biochar—could be a promising tool for future soil health enhancement and maintenance, according to a study by the Texas A&M Department of Horticultural Sciences. Amit Dhingra ...

Biochar makes composting faster, cleaner, and better for the planet by slashing greenhouse gases and locking nutrients in the soil.

A new study finds that rinsing biochar removes dissolved organics - the key to trapping toxic lead and cleaning contaminated ...

"Our findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the ecological effects of MP contamination on soil health and nutrient ...

Biochar is a soil additive that can help store carbon dioxide for centuries. Cities in Minnesota and Nebraska plan to build biochar plants similar to those in Nordic countries. Climate scientists ...

You might not think of burying charcoal briquettes in your garden, and you definitely should not do that. But you might consider adding biochar, the briquette’s cousin, to your soil. Biochar is a fine ...

Excessive use of fertilizers has fueled global food production, but it has also left behind a serious problem: nitrate pollution in soil and water. High nitrate levels threaten drinking water safety, ...

Researchers at the University of Toronto have discovered that biochar derived from wood can achieve hardness levels comparable to mild steel if measured in the right direction. Their new study shows ...

"There is too much Carbon Dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere. Our soil and food systems are broken," said Henrietta Kekäläinen, CEO, Carbo Culture. "None of us will stay alive without topsoil." Globally, ...