Is 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.

February 2, 2025

1–2 minutes

The most popular biocharBiochar is a carbon-rich material created from biomass decomposition in low-oxygen conditions. It has important applications in environmental remediation, soil improvement, agriculture, carbon sequestration, energy storage, and sustainable materials, promoting efficiency and reducing waste in various contexts while addressing climate change challenges. More stories of the week based on what’s trending on Biochar Today. This week’s episode explores biochar’s carbon role, asking under what conditions it can actually be considered a carbon removal technology (as opposed to emission reduction). A vineyard study shows biochar and compost boosting yields by over 30%, adding significant revenue. The International BiomassBiomass is a complex biological organic or non-organic solid product derived from living or recently living organism and available naturally. Various types of wastes such as animal manure, waste paper, sludge and many industrial wastes are also treated as biomass because like natural biomass these More Conference & Expo is highlighted, offering biochar producers free admission.

In this week’s episode:

In this episode of This Week in Biochar, we delve into a critical discussion about biochar’s role in carbon removal, challenging the common misclassification of biochar as a carbon dioxide removal (CDR) method. Dr. Romain Pirard argues that biochar primarily prevents emissions through carbon stabilization, acting as delayed emissions rather than true removal.

Next, we highlight a study demonstrating the benefits of using biochar in agriculture, where a six-year vineyard trial showed that combining biochar and compost increased yields by over 30% and generated $17,607 more revenue per acre. This increase was achieved without sacrificing grape quality.

Finally, we look at the upcoming International Biomass Conference & Expo, a major industry event featuring discussions on biochar technology, markets, funding opportunities and free admission for biochar producers. Don’t miss this deep dive into the reality and potential of biochar!