Charred Times a’Coming
Biochar Production
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What if we could improve carbon sinks and reduce carbon emissions with one solution? Meet Biochar; a form of biomass that is rich in carbon. By burying biochar in other soils, we can reduce the amount of carbon released by its degradation while also enriching & improving soil. In this lesson, students explore whether it is worth the effort to excavate land to bury biochar.
Lesson Type: Literacy
Duration: Single Class
Sector: Carbon Sinks
Region: Rural Areas, Agricultural Regions
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