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.

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 ...

A global study has found that adding biochar to organic waste composting can significantly reduce emissions of potent greenhouse gases, offering a promising pathway for sustainable waste recycling and ...

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 ...

Local non-profit For The Forest and the U.S. Forest Service next week will begin an attempt to restore a riverside area on Castle Creek, where a century-old silver mine has caused ecological damage.

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 ...