Biochar is often overlooked as a soil amendment, but it’s incredibly beneficial for plants and gardens, and it’s easy to make ...

A company is processing wood chips into biochar for use as a soil amendment. Now, it wants to do the same with sewage solids.

A new study reveals that a simple combination of biochar and plant ash can restore soil health, reduce plant disease, and improve crop resilience by reshaping the hidden ecosystem around plant roots.

If you liked this story, share it with other people. A new study shows that Bhutan has the potential to sequester 68% of its greenhouse gas emissions through biochar, a carbon-rich material made from ...

A new study reveals an innovative and sustainable way to protect crops from toxic heavy metals by transforming invasive ...

What is biochar? Biochar is wood chips that go through a process called pyrolysis, basically burning without much oxygen to produce wood charcoal. So biochar is another name for charcoal when not used ...

Advocates and opponents remain at odds over a proposed fertilizer plant in Moreau in the wake of new federal guidelines on PFAS chemicals. Saratoga Biochar Solutions’ $83 million proposed facility ...

While you typically need fertilizer when gardening, charcoal is an effective alternative that serves more functions, too.