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Stories about: biochar

Biochar Soil Treatments Reduce Nitrous Oxide Emissions Biochar is a special type of charcoal, which experts use to treat soils. When the stuff is applied to the land, it acts as a sponge, trapping and storing carbon dioxide (CO2) that would otherwise make it into the atmosphere. But a new study shows that treating soils with biochar has an additional unexpected positive ... 2 August 2010 09:02 GMT Ancient Plowing Technique Traps Carbon in Soil Scientists have revealed that an ancient plowing technique can be successfully employed in the fight against global warming and climate change. Burying charred plants into the soil during plowing season virtually stores them indefinitely, while at the same time provides cultures with an abundant source of fertilizers... 6 December 2008 06:11 GMT