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This Week in Biochar is the flagship podcast of Biochar Today. Every Sunday, we run through the top biochar stories of the week from across science, technology, industry, and more.... more
FAQs about This Week in Biochar:How many episodes does This Week in Biochar have?The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.
March 02, 2025Biochar in Concrete for Sustainable ConstructionBiochar is revolutionizing construction and agriculture. Research shows its potential to enhance building materials and soil health. While challenges remain, biochar offers a promising path towards a more sustainable future....more16minPlay
February 23, 2025Challenges to Biochar’s Stability and In CommunityThis week's discussions on biochar emphasize its benefits in poultry farming, including improved air quality and waste management in Denmark. Current research challenges biochar's long-term stability under certain condition. Community-level considerations highlight regulatory challenges and the importance of active community involvement before embarking on biochar projects....more14minPlay
February 16, 2025Teen CEO Seeks to Transform Farming with BiocharThis week's biochar discussion reveals significant advancements, featuring a teenage CEO transforming farming practices with biochar. The episode addresses biochar's role in soil remediation, highlights recent research, and explores diverse applications in agriculture and beyond....more18minPlay
February 09, 2025Green Lego, Mythbusting, and Vineyard ResilienceThis week's biochar highlights include LEGO's investment in biochar, Shropshire Council's £2 million plant in Ludlow, and a study demonstrating a 30% yield increase at Oasis Vineyard. Kathleen Draper discusses biochar's benefits, challenges, and its role in climate solutions and waste management....more15minPlay
February 02, 2025Is Biochar ACTUALLY good for Carbon Removal?This week's Biochar Today highlights biochar's role in carbon stabilization, and asks whether it is misclassified as carbon removal. A vineyard study found that biochar and compost increased yields by over 30%, while the International Biomass Conference & Expo offers free admission for biochar producers....more14minPlay
January 26, 2025South Africa’s First Major Biochar Facility (1.26.2025)This week's biochar highlights include B10 Char's new facility in South Africa, emphasizing biochar's role in carbon sequestration and soil health. The potential reduction of CO2 emissions by 62-66% is discussed, along with the distinctions between various carbon products. The facility aims to produce 7,000 tonnes of biochar annually....more15minPlay
January 19, 2025Google Breaks Biochar Records as Industry Faces Challenges (1.19.2025)This week's biochar highlights include Metzler Biochar's stormwater filter, Char21 SW™, which effectively removes pollutants, and biochar-based controlled-release fertilizers (BCRFs) that enhance crop yields while promoting carbon sequestration. Google’s investment in biochar underscores its potential for carbon removal, though public awareness and market development challenges persist....more12minPlay
January 12, 2025Taking the ‘Forever’ out of Forever Chemicals (1.12.2025)This week's Biochar Today episode highlights the transformative potential of biochar across various industries. It addresses challenges in agriculture, enhances energy storage, purifies water from PFAS pollutants, and contributes to sustainable practices in India and wastewater treatment. Quality testing is emphasized to ensure efficacy in its diverse applications for a sustainable future....more29minPlay
January 06, 2025A Swiss Army Knife for Wastewater Treatment (1.5.2025)This week's biochar discussion focuses on its potential to enhance sustainable wastewater treatment. Biochar demonstrates effective pollutant removal through innovative engineering techniques, although challenges in real-world scaling persist. Research aims to lower costs and ensure long-term effectiveness, promoting biochar as a cornerstone of resource recovery and circular economy initiatives....more13minPlay
December 22, 2024Key Research from 2024 and Regulatory Changes in 2025 (12.22.2024)This episode of "This Week in Biochar" discusses key research findings from 2024 and outlines important global regulatory changes for biochar producers in 2025....more17minPlay
FAQs about This Week in Biochar:How many episodes does This Week in Biochar have?The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.