Offsetting greenhouse gas emissions using charcoal

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According to a new study, as much as 12 percent of the world’s human-caused greenhouse gas emissions could be sustainably offset by producing biochar, a charcoal-like substance made from plants and other organic materials. That’s more than would be offset if the same plants and materials were burned to generate bioenergy, says the study. Additionally, biochar could improve food production in the world’s poorest regions as it increases soil fertility... Continue Reading Offsetting greenhouse gas emissions using charcoal

Tags: Biomass, Carbon, Climate Change, Greenhouse gas emissions, Sustainable

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