Thanks Don, for notice on this new video (see Don’s fundraising effort on FB page). … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2016
Koanga have been discussing, producing and using biochar for some time… Kay’s Garden Blog – July 22nd – Koanga Institute Spring is around the corner and I haven’t written a garden blog for a while, I have a new greenhouse … Continue reading
Locally produced wood biochar increases nutrient retention in agricultural soils of the San Juan Islands, WA, USA Si Gao A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science University of Washington 2016 Abstract: “Biochar … Continue reading
Govt lays out scientific ‘roadmap’ The roadmap is discussed at the RNZ website, linked above. I’ve searched the document for reference to biochar… zero results but no surprise there. I then searched on ‘soil’. There is some mention or hint … Continue reading
Biochar gets a specific mention by MPI as a research option under “Theme 2, Carbon sink enhancement”. It looks to me like it could fit other theme criteria as well… Sustainable Land Management & Climate Change Research Programme “The Sustainable … Continue reading
Miscanthus New Zealand widens its horizons Friday, 24 June 2016, 10:41 am Press Release: Miscanthus NZ …“Another example is that nowhere else is Miscanthus the main feedstock for production of renewable diesel – something that is close to happening in … Continue reading
http://pureadvantage.org/news/2016/06/28/biochar/ … Continue reading
Steven should have his own TV series. A younger and hairier version of Bear Grills, without the parachute. I’m also betting he’s a much better cook. They can both skin a deer but can the Bear pollinate flowers and graft … Continue reading
A message from the journal team: “We are excited to announce the 2nd annual World CharDays event to be held on (or around) June 21st. Please help us spread the word so we can have even more participants this year. If … Continue reading
The Best Technology for Fighting Climate Change? Trees Between now and 2050, forests are one of our “most promising” geo-engineering tools. …But in a new report, Oxford University researchers say that our best hopes might not be so complex. In fact, … Continue reading