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Biochar and Greenhouse Gases
April 1, 2009 | CNN

Biochar is a porous charcoal that can be produced using organic waste. Applied in agriculture it can help the soil retain water and nutrients that result in increased yields. Plus it reduces the release of greenhouse gases from rotting soil organics.


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A Different Renewable Energy Source
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The Denver zoo is utilizing an unusual renewable energy source: animal waste. Embedded...

Florida’s Solar-Powered City
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1220 Pound Kansas Meteorite
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Space Shuttle Rescue Vehicle
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Does Ethanol Use Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions?
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Electric Cars in China
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Fertilizer and Sewage Runoff Enhance Algae Growth
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Offshore Drilling and the US Energy Future
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Kepler Mission: Finding Planets Like Earth
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Early next month NASA will be launching the Kepler Mission - their...

Who is Most Responsible for Global Warming?
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History of Climate Change Studies
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