Biochar Traps Water and Fixes Carbon in Soil, Helping the Climate. But It’s Expensive

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By Katelyn WeisbrodDec 11, 2020, 10:35 am276 ptsTrending
As droughts become longer, the soil additive could save on irrigation water and, if mass produced, might compete with energy sources such as oil and gas. By Jonathan Moens Biochar, a charcoal-like substance made from burning organic materials in a low or zero-oxygen environment, can improve the quality of soil…

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