Biochar gets a mention in this NZ Herald article Co/ Tim Langley at Carbonscape… The power of biochar “Executive director of CarbonScape, Tim Langley, says the real potential technological impact on forestry long-term lies in a product known as biochar. … Continue reading
2015 will celebrate International year of Soils. And did you know that World Soil Day was 5 December… “The 68th UN General Assembly declared 2015 the International Year of Soils. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the … Continue reading
What do NZ and Belgium have in common? Both countries are talking about Shit. But the stories are very different with the Belgium article much more positive and it includes biochar. From Gareth Morgan… Is New Zealand heading up shit creek? “Holy … Continue reading
Ngataringa Organic Garden Biochar Gathering Sunday 16 November, 3pm 27 Lake Road, Devonport, Auckland Cam Smith and the ABE team invite you to see biochar production and application to develop the use of biochar in the Auckland region. Socialise and exchange notes with other … Continue reading
I’ve received the following invitation from Venture Southland… maybe an opportunity for biochar community group networking or project development… wilding pine utilisation maybe? Wood Energy South Launch Event, Presentations and Site Visits – Don’t miss this opportunity: This is an opportunity … Continue reading
Kathleen Draper was recently in Oz to talk about her work with biochar. She was a guest speaker at the Mullumbimby bio-charfest (some reports on the fest from their facebook page). She has worked extensively with biochar in vineyards… a link … Continue reading
I posted about the Hikurangi Foundation last year, as a potential supporter for community based biochar project initiatives. They have subsequently morphed into the Akina Foundation and have spread their wings across NZ… Eleven social enterprises get ready to take off “We’ve … Continue reading
I missed this TED from Robert Lerner first time round… well worth a viewing as a broad introduction to biochar. … Continue reading
The demise of New Zealand’s freshwaters: politics and science “Dr Mike Joy gives the 2014 Charles Fleming Lecture for the Royal Society of New Zealand as the 2013 recipient of the Charles Fleming Award for Environmental Achievement” The demise of … Continue reading
Here’s a campaign worthy of support. Josh Kearns has a long history of good work in Thailand. This is a very well presented pitch… https://experiment.com/projects/can-biomass-char-remove-toxic-synthetic-chemicals-from-drinking-water “Toxic synthetic chemicals such as pesticides and pharmaceutical residues are a major threat to drinking … Continue reading