Old charcoal kilns hidden in Mediterranean forests may offer a natural window into one of today’s most discussed soil technologies: biochar. A study published in Biochar shows that charcoal left in ...

Biochar is a carbon-rich material that is made from biomass through a thermochemical conversion process known as pyrolysis. Don’t worry if that all sounds like a mouthful—read on for an introduction ...

San Juan County landowners have a unique opportunity this winter to learn a centuries-old practice with modern applications: converting woody debris into biochar using low-emission kilns. The San Juan ...

Researchers have developed a new strategy to engineer biochar with dramatically enhanced sunlight-driven chemical activity, opening promising pathways for environmental remediation and pollutant ...

The Larimer County Landfill soon will join the win-win game that Biochar Now is playing. As the result of a new contract with Johnstown-based Waste-Not Recycling, the landfill will begin diverting ...

In a forested area near the tiny town of Riddle on Oregon’s west side, Ken Carloni kneels to examine a native orchid. His white ponytail juts out from under a newsboy cap. To the south, a mosaic of ...