HIGHLAND PARK Fla. — A Florida nonprofit is on a mission to revive the state’s farmland with sustainability in mind. Biotech Applied Research is turning waste into “biochar,” a charcoal-like material.
Scientists are reporting that "biochar" -- a material that the Amazonian Indians used to enhance soil fertility centuries ago -- has potential in the modern world to help slow global climate change.
Based on European emissions of about 1.1 gigatonnes of carbon per year, we estimate that biochar could offset around 9% of Europe's emissions. We suggest that biochar should be added to the climate ...
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