by Brian Lewis - June 18th, 2010.
Filed under: iFAQ's.
WHAT MAKES CHAR BIOCHAR?
Biochar is environmentally friendly char that is added to the soil to improve soil health.
Biochar has NOT been made from:
a) fossil fuel such as coal (which would increase greenhouse gas emissions);
b) organic matter containing poisons (eg arsenic);
AND the process of making biochar has NOT:
a) caused smoke pollution;
b) emitted toxic fumes;
c) generated more greenhouse gases than it has captured;
AND the resulting biochar does NOT:
a) contain harmful tars or poisons that could pollute the soil and water table.
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