Learn how this ancient practice can help us fight climate change.
Biochar is a charcoal-like substance that's made by burning organic material from agricultural and forestry wastes (biomass) in a controlled process called pyrolysis.
Biochar can store carbon in the soil for hundreds or even thousands of years. This process is called carbon sequestration.
Biochar production is a great way to reduce waste. It uses leftover materials from farming and forestry that would otherwise be burned or decompose, releasing carbon into the atmosphere.
The pyrolysis process used to create biochar also produces a synthesis gas, or syngas, which is rich in hydrogen. This hydrogen can be used as a clean fuel source.
Biochar can be "activated" to create activated carbon, a material with a huge surface area that's great for filtering water and air.
Adding biochar to soil can improve its fertility and water retention, leading to healthier plants and higher crop yields.
Biochar is a powerful tool in the fight against climate change. Support the development and use of this amazing technology.