Scientists Find Way to Make Oil-Soaked Soil Fertile Again

Yale e360
Feb 5, 2019, 1:45 pm184 pts
Scientists have discovered a way to clean oil-soaked soil and make it fertile again. The technique involves heating the soil while keeping oxygen out — an age-old process known as pyrolysis — which causes the hydrocarbons and other contaminants to decompose without damaging the soil’s clays or nutrients,…

Read Article Share
Share Article
- email
- twitter
- facebook
- pocket
- reddit
- tumblr
- linkedin
- pinterest

Trending Today on EcoTopical

Waev Launches Fusion: All-New Li-Ion Commercial Carts and Low-Speed Vehicles

CleanTechnica

Waev Launches Fusion: All-New Li-Ion Commercial Carts and Low-Speed Vehicles 127

Zeem set to deploy 19 electric semi trucks on Seattle-Tacoma gateway

Electrek

Zeem set to deploy 19 electric semi trucks on Seattle-Tacoma gateway 122

PHYSorg

New study shows hurricane hunter flights significantly increase forecast accuracy 121

ENN

Restored Wetlands Reap Benefits for Climate, Drought-Resilience After Just One Year: Study 119

PHYSorg

MethaneSat: The climate spy satellite that went quiet 117

Virginia Governor Boosts Artificial Intelligence to Fill Jobs, Cut Regulations

InsideClimate News

Virginia Governor Boosts Artificial Intelligence to Fill Jobs, Cut Regulations 116

ENN

Fires Rage in Arizona 114

PHYSorg

Decline in aerosols could lead to more heat waves in populated areas 112

About EcoTopical

Welcome to EcoTopical Your daily eco-friendly green news aggregator.

Leaf through planet Earths environmental headlines in one convenient place. Read, share and discover the latest on ecology, science and green living from the web's most popular sites.

Featured

Bipartisan Cryptocurrency Legislation…

Bipartisan Cryptocurrency Legislation Will Fuel Further Environmental…

Ford Plans To Bring Affordable EVs To Market