All biochar articles
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NewsBiochar and microbe synergy: a path to climate-smart farming
Researchers conducted a global analysis to obtain a full picture of the environmental and agricultural benefits of biochar, which is shown to be beneficial to soil health and microbes.
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NewsFeed additives can reduce campylobacter in free-range broilers
Trials have demonstrated that adding biochar to chicken feed can significantly reduce campylobacter in chickens, which could potentially lead to fewer campylobacter-associated foodborne diseases in humans.
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NewsStudy combines woodchips, microbes and biochar to clean water of pharmaceuticals
Researchers show how a simple system using microbially colonised woodchips and a bit of glorified sawdust can dramatically reduce nitrogen, phosphorus, and multiple common drugs in wastewater.
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NewsA floating sponge could help remove harmful algal blooms
A floating sponge in a charcoal-like powder and paired with an oxidizing agent destroys over 85% of algal cells from lake and river water samples.