The Dual Function Of Biochar!
Conventional agriculture destroys our soils, pollutes our water and is a major contributor to climate change. What if our agricultural practices could stabilize, or even reverse these trends? The Biochar Solution explores the dual function of biochar as a carbon-negative energy source and a potent soil-builder. Created by burning biomass in the absence of oxygen, this material has the unique ability to hold carbon back from the atmosphere while simultaneously enhancing soil fertility.
Field installation for biochar trial, Photo: C. Hyland
Author, Albert Bates traces the evolution of this extraordinary substance from the ancient black soils of the Amazon to its reappearance as a modern carbon sequestration strategy. Combining practical techniques for the production and use of biochar with an overview of the development and future of carbon farming, The Biochar Solution describes how a new agricultural revolution can reduce net greenhouse gas emissions to below zero while increasing world food reserves and creating energy from biomass wastes.
Is It The Most Important Discovery In Human History?
Biochar and carbon farming can:
- Reduce fossil fuels inputs into our food system,
- Bring new life to desert landscapes,
- Filter and purify drinking water,
- Help build carbon-negative homes, communities and nations.
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Biochar is not without dangers if unregulated and is not a panacea. However, if it fulfills its promise of taking us back from the brink of irreversible climate change, it may be the most important discovery in human history.
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In this segment of The Clean Energy View Radio Show, host, June Stoyer talks to energy expert and best-selling author, Albert Bates. If you are not receiving our most recent interviews, please re-subscribe to our new Official RSS feed on iTunes, Youtube or you can visit our podcast archives at www.theorganicview.com. ©2013 TheOrganicView.com.
The last paragraph is vitally important. Ongoing research is proving that biochar can be a problem in many European soils, particularly in temperate areas with significant adverse effects on soil organisms. There is considerable concern that biochar is being touted before full research into suitable conditions is finished and could well risk being as damaging to certain soils as overdosing of pesticide or other contaminants.