Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An engineer in Africa has discovered a brilliant way to transform organic waste into environmentally friendly charcoal. Biochar is ...

In northern Senegal, near Ross-Bethio, it’s mid-day, the time when the sun is at its hottest. I’m meeting Alioune Diatta in the middle of a field, and he’s wearing the pinched expression of someone ...

Biochar, a charcoal-like material derived from plant biomass, has long been hailed as a promising tool for carbon dioxide removal. However, a new study by Stanford researchers highlights a critical ...

Using the right kind of charcoal in your garden can improve soil health, boost plant growth, and reduce waste. Biochar and lump charcoal enhance soil structure, water retention, and nutrient ...

Ellen Moon receives funding from the Australian Research Council. Wendy Timms receives funding from the Australian Research Council, the CO2CRC and the Victorian Government. She is also affiliated ...