4 results for "biochar"
💡 SolutionsChina Farm Waste Could Cut Crop Emissions by Half
Scientists discovered that turning crop leftovers into biochar and applying it strategically could prevent nearly half of China's agricultural nitrous oxide emissions. The breakthrough offers a practical way to fight climate change while improving soil quality across millions of farms.
🌍 Planet WinsIndian Startup Turns Farm Waste Into Climate Solution
Microsoft just signed a deal with Indian startup Varaha to turn cotton waste from 45,000 small farms into soil-enriching biochar that fights climate change and air pollution. Instead of burning leftover crops and choking the air, farmers will transform waste into a charcoal-like material that locks carbon underground for centuries.
🚀 InnovationIowa Researchers Build Batteries From Waste Glass and Corn
Scientists at Iowa State University are creating ultra-cheap batteries to store wind energy using waste glass, biochar from corn, and sodium. The breakthrough could make renewable energy storage affordable while adding value to Iowa's waste materials.
🌍 Planet WinsSouth Africa Turns Invasive Plants Into Gold With Innovative Biochar Project
In a groundbreaking conservation initiative, South Africa's Overberg region is transforming destructive invasive plants into valuable agricultural products. The innovative project creates jobs while clearing water-guzzling alien vegetation, offering a blueprint for sustainable conservation worldwide.