environmental applications

Along with spearheading the expansion of its oil and gas sector, Angola is simultaneously prioritizing decarbonization and environmental stewardship, aligned with its recently-approved National Strategy for Climate Action. This strategy focuses on adopting a low-carbon development model, mobilizing state resources and enhancing local capacity to develop and adopt new and environmentally-driven technologies. The country’s long-term […]

Millions of tons of organic waste from agriculture and forestry operations are left to rot or get burned each year. Either way, the embedded carbon goes straight into the atmosphere, where it contributes to more global heating. If those same waste products were converted into biochar, they could sequester some of that carbon for years […]

The Granular Biochar market research report provides insights into the market conditions and trends specific to the industry. The global granular biochar market size is projected to reach USD 541.82 million in 2023, and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.1% from 2023 to 2030, to reach USD 1,202.9 million by 2030. The […]

image: Prof. Yong Sik Ok, Chair and the Program Director of the Association of Pacific Rim Universities Sustainable Waste Management Program (APRU SWM) and the President of the International ESG Association (IESGA), is seen leading the special meeting that discussed the importance of a strong and sustainable biochar market. view more Credit: Professor Yong Sik […]

Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are a major environmental problem that can affect the health of humans, animals and ecosystems. A new study by researchers in China has developed a biochar sponge that can effectively destroy HABs without generating harmful byproducts. HABs are caused by the excessive growth of algae or cyanobacteria, some of which can […]