Wikipedia states the following regarding biochar:
Biochar is a name for charcoal when it is used for particular purposes, especially as a soil amendment. Like all charcoal, biochar is created by pyrolysis of biomass. Biochar is under investigation as an approach to carbon sequestration to produce negative carbon dioxide emissions.
Biochar thus has the potential to help mitigate climate change, via carbon sequestration. Independently, biochar can increase soil fertility, increase agricultural productivity, and provide protection against some foliar and soil-borne diseases. Furthermore, biochar reduces pressure on forests Biochar is a stable solid, rich in carbon and can endure in soil for thousands of years.
Biochar introduces positive feedback loops.
Could this be one of the answers to reclaiming and becoming a participant in the building of a healthy Earth?
Sounds promising!
To listen to an interview with Greg Martin at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/envision-this/2014/07/14/greg-martin-biochar-sequesters-carbon-and-benefits-soil-fertility
Courtney White's interview is at:
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