A new study reports that specially engineered biochar can significantly improve compost quality by reducing nitrogen loss and accelerating the formation of stable humic substances. The findings offer ...

After many afternoons digging in The Chronicle's garden, I've grown accustomed to the strong winds that blow through the intersection of Fifth and Mission. Yet I couldn't help but notice the dusty, ...

A new study by researchers from Sichuan Agricultural University and international collaborators provides the most comprehensive evidence to date that biochar, a charcoal-like substance made from ...

Using biochar in this way thus sequesters carbon – in turn mitigating climate impacts – as Seavey would otherwise need to ignore or burn any downed wood or dead vines on the property.

Construction on the biochar composting facility in Winton Woods is underway. Great Parks Sustainability Coordinator Stephanie Bacher says the bays will be used to hold biochar and the working compost ...

A growing body of research suggests that combining biochar with other soil amendments such as compost, manure, or fertilizers may improve soil health ...

Using the right kind of charcoal in your garden can improve soil health, boost plant growth, and reduce waste. Biochar and lump charcoal enhance soil structure, water retention, and nutrient ...

CARSON CITY — State land stewards are experimenting with an ancient method to improve the health of Nevada forests and make use of the renewable resource — baking tree trunks and limbs in a slow ...

I was interested in falconry in my grade-school years, and became quite proficient at tree climbing, although I never had any safety equipment. Something unheard of today. We were never to let our ...

Air quality has been a growing concern in the Grand Valley over the years. Smoky summers have become more frequent, which is why Citizens for Clean Air (CCA) was founded in 2013. Nine years later, the ...

The name CharoGaia ® is a fusion of two powerful words:“charo”, representing the richness of biochar, and“gaia”, the ancient Greek goddess who personifies the earth itself. This name reflects our ...