Biochar Has Potential To Enhance Agriculture In California & Mitigate Climate Change
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Following the recent report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, it is resoundingly clear that reducing emissions by phasing out fossil fuel reliance is critical for securing a liveable future for generations to come. Renewable energy tech is here; it’s getting more affordable and needs to be widely adopted. However, is a rapid decrease in global emissions enough? Scientists say no; the creation of carbon sinks must occur in tandem with emissions reductions.
The remarkable thing about biochar is its ability to sequester and retain atmospheric carbon; because of its stability, it resists degradation and can keep carbon in soils for hundreds of years. However, the wide range of possible feedstock to create biochar creates a spectrum of quality. Not all biochar is the same, and using different materials yields different qualities of biochar. Adding high-quality and certified biochar to soils creates stable carbon sinks that last a long time.