There are always a few odd-ball and unusual news stories at this time of year, and this year has been no exception. So, just to raise an eyebrow or two, or even to provoke a little smile, here are a few from around our little planet.
Reuters - Virgin Mary gives birth to Jesus - well, it was Christmas!
Daily News Brooklyn - Santa Claus gets parking ticket - seems that traffic enforcement officers anywhere in the world have no sense of humour and not an iota of seasonal goodwill.
Telegraph - I've seem some strange sights in my life - but a purple squirrel?!!
WSBTV.com - Now this just about takes the biscuit - a shop-lifting dog caught on video!
Yahoo News - Now I don't think I've ever found anything really useful in a Christmas cracker; and I really felt quite jealous of this particular family at first! Nice ending to the story, however, as the 'windfall' was kindly returned to its rightful owner.
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Monday, December 22, 2008
An Ink Saving Font
This is one of those ideas that it so simple it makes you wish you'd thought of it first.
Ecofont, as reported on the EcoGeek site, can save up to 20% of the ink when printing a page of text compared with a normal font. There is a link on the page to where you can download it for free.
Like all the best ideas, simple yet very effective.
Friday, December 19, 2008
Solar Powered Ship Launches In Japan
When I saw that headline, I thought to myself, wow, way to go; on opening the article from CBCNews, I have to admit that I felt a little crestfallen. Seems that the photovoltaics used to provide supplementary power to the vessel's 440V electrical system are capable of providing just 0.2% of the ship's energy consumption.
Ahhh so, grasshopper, remember that big trees from little acorns grow.
Ahhh so, grasshopper, remember that big trees from little acorns grow.
Impacts of the smoking ban
These seem to be rather open to debate and interpretation at the moment, as NHS spokespeople claim it has helped significantly, especially in helping people to quit (though if you look at the numbers, I find it difficult to figure out how they substantiate this claim), whilst other evidence suggests, well, exactly the opposite, especially amongst younger people.
And as our Gov ponders the banning of display advertising for all tobacco products, essentially making them a 'hidden behind the shelf commodity' ('anything for the weekend, sir?'), I will pass on this amusing (well, I found it amusing) little story from our local evening paper the other night. The correspondent wrote that he no longer ever visits any of his local pubs and bars because 'bad body odours' (yes, I know exactly what he means, someone with BO is now extremely noticeable) from other people make it insufferable for him to enjoy a beer any more. He makes the point that smoke at least obscured a lot of what he considers to be far worse smells. (To reinforce the point, when asked why she had stopped going to local nightclubs, my eldest surprisingly opined - 'they just stink of stale sweat, puke, and foul farts now, they're horrible places'. )
The thing is, as almost all teenagers are inately rebellious, putting a ban in place on anything seems almost always to encourage them to go against it anyway, doesn't it? But nanny state knows best. Ho hum.
And as our Gov ponders the banning of display advertising for all tobacco products, essentially making them a 'hidden behind the shelf commodity' ('anything for the weekend, sir?'), I will pass on this amusing (well, I found it amusing) little story from our local evening paper the other night. The correspondent wrote that he no longer ever visits any of his local pubs and bars because 'bad body odours' (yes, I know exactly what he means, someone with BO is now extremely noticeable) from other people make it insufferable for him to enjoy a beer any more. He makes the point that smoke at least obscured a lot of what he considers to be far worse smells. (To reinforce the point, when asked why she had stopped going to local nightclubs, my eldest surprisingly opined - 'they just stink of stale sweat, puke, and foul farts now, they're horrible places'. )
The thing is, as almost all teenagers are inately rebellious, putting a ban in place on anything seems almost always to encourage them to go against it anyway, doesn't it? But nanny state knows best. Ho hum.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
A nail in the coffin of old king coal?
That's what some new scientific research reported by SoftPedia suggests; that coal is far more damaging in terms of CO2 emissions than is burning petroleum or gas.
"by burning fossil fuel, power plants emit 40 percent more deadly CO2 than facilities using natural gas or crude to generate electricity."
"by using oil and gas alone, humankind may be safe from the effects of global warming for a long time".
So we all have to give up burning coal. Hmmmm, I don't think it is going to be quite that simple, even though the evidence is slowly building up - see TreeHugger.
"by burning fossil fuel, power plants emit 40 percent more deadly CO2 than facilities using natural gas or crude to generate electricity."
"by using oil and gas alone, humankind may be safe from the effects of global warming for a long time".
So we all have to give up burning coal. Hmmmm, I don't think it is going to be quite that simple, even though the evidence is slowly building up - see TreeHugger.
When targets achieve the opposite effect
Seems like the lack of thought behind setting targets has created yet another snafu where the exact opposite of what the target was required to do is happening.
In this particular case, as reported in the Telegraph, councils are rejecting more planning applications purely in order to guarantee that they win the maximum central government grants available.
"More local authorities were meeting the 13 week target set by Whitehall by simply rejecting an application or encouraging the developer to withdraw it. This meant that they qualified for the grant money."
At a time when the building development market has collapsed because of the recession, this is simply absolute madness!! And perhaps I now understand why a guy I know has had his application for a large wind turbine turned down, despite the fact that he lives high up in a remote spot, and none of his neighbours (a handful within a three mile radius) objected!
In this particular case, as reported in the Telegraph, councils are rejecting more planning applications purely in order to guarantee that they win the maximum central government grants available.
"More local authorities were meeting the 13 week target set by Whitehall by simply rejecting an application or encouraging the developer to withdraw it. This meant that they qualified for the grant money."
At a time when the building development market has collapsed because of the recession, this is simply absolute madness!! And perhaps I now understand why a guy I know has had his application for a large wind turbine turned down, despite the fact that he lives high up in a remote spot, and none of his neighbours (a handful within a three mile radius) objected!
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Just coincidence?
Well, I'll let you judge for yourselves ...... here are a few cards [Explanation later]:-
The Arctic is warming at a faster rate than the rest of the world - Telegraph.
Global coral reefs in seriously bad states - facing mass extinction - SoftPedia.
Global methane levels on the rise again - ABC Science.
More than 2 trillion tons of land ice in Greenland, Antarctica and Alaska have melted since 2003 - ABC News.
2008 has been the coolest year since 2000 (apparently due to La Nina), but the trend still shows warming and it was actually the 10th hottest year on record - Guardian.
I know we've had the coldest early winter for many years here in the UK, and they've had some horrendous ice storms in parts of the USA; but, to use an obtuse little analogy, if you were playing poker and these were your cards, wouldn't you begin to suspect that you'd got the makings of a pretty strong hand?
The Arctic is warming at a faster rate than the rest of the world - Telegraph.
Global coral reefs in seriously bad states - facing mass extinction - SoftPedia.
Global methane levels on the rise again - ABC Science.
More than 2 trillion tons of land ice in Greenland, Antarctica and Alaska have melted since 2003 - ABC News.
2008 has been the coolest year since 2000 (apparently due to La Nina), but the trend still shows warming and it was actually the 10th hottest year on record - Guardian.
I know we've had the coldest early winter for many years here in the UK, and they've had some horrendous ice storms in parts of the USA; but, to use an obtuse little analogy, if you were playing poker and these were your cards, wouldn't you begin to suspect that you'd got the makings of a pretty strong hand?
Monday, December 15, 2008
Telling it how it is?
This piece from Gwynne Dyer in Monday Morning is short, seemingly well and deeply researched, apparently factual (in as much as you have the right to believe what actually are, or maybe, facts; or not, as the case may be), and downright, well, to say the least, disturbing.
Read the "four harsh truths about climate change" and see if it depresses you as much as it did me.
Read the "four harsh truths about climate change" and see if it depresses you as much as it did me.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Talking of targets ........
..... isn't it odd to note that our Gov is still failing to meet its own emissions reduction and renewables targets?
Reported on 24Dash.com.
A case of a classic own goal? Or yet another example of 'don't do as I do, do as I say'?
Here's the Telegraph's take on the same story.
Reported on 24Dash.com.
A case of a classic own goal? Or yet another example of 'don't do as I do, do as I say'?
Here's the Telegraph's take on the same story.
Twenty Twenty Twenty (Deal or No Deal?)
With all the targets under discussion over in Poland, the number twenty does seem to appear with amazing regularity, as noted in this piece from the FT.
Talking about how to get the message across about global warming, especially now we are officially in a bad recession, the author makes a lot of good points, and there is little that one can disagree with.
Just love the concluding statement .... "The way to mobilise the masses is to recast the argument. Opportunity sells a lot better than do hair shirts."
And from the same publication, an interesting comment on the future of electric cars, or, perhaps the lack of one!
Update:
The deal in Poznan is finally agreed - see the Indy.
Looking through just what has been agreed, I can't really see anything much different to what was 'agreed' before. But it is interesting to note that Ireland has been offered 'concessions' in order to swing a second referendum vote on the Lisbon Treaty in its favour. Hmmm, the Irish get a second chance to vote on it and we still can't have even one?
And the EU deal is not enough, and too watered down, says OxFam.
Update - 15/12/08:
Hmmm. The Poznan 'deal' seems to have rather wound up Caroline Lucas! From today's Guardian letters.
And it looks like the 'deal' isn't going to do much to save the planet's remaining rain forests - reported in eGovMonitor.
Talking about how to get the message across about global warming, especially now we are officially in a bad recession, the author makes a lot of good points, and there is little that one can disagree with.
Just love the concluding statement .... "The way to mobilise the masses is to recast the argument. Opportunity sells a lot better than do hair shirts."
And from the same publication, an interesting comment on the future of electric cars, or, perhaps the lack of one!
Update:
The deal in Poznan is finally agreed - see the Indy.
Looking through just what has been agreed, I can't really see anything much different to what was 'agreed' before. But it is interesting to note that Ireland has been offered 'concessions' in order to swing a second referendum vote on the Lisbon Treaty in its favour. Hmmm, the Irish get a second chance to vote on it and we still can't have even one?
And the EU deal is not enough, and too watered down, says OxFam.
Update - 15/12/08:
Hmmm. The Poznan 'deal' seems to have rather wound up Caroline Lucas! From today's Guardian letters.
And it looks like the 'deal' isn't going to do much to save the planet's remaining rain forests - reported in eGovMonitor.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Pick a pocket or two
DEFRA - The environment in your pocket
Looks fun... well if you're into that kind of thing. Hey, maybe there will be too many reapets on Tv to bear. Here's the blurb I got:
(DEFRA) The environment in your pocket 2008
The twelfth edition of The environment in your pocket is published today by Defra. This is an annual publication containing material on various environmental themes including climate change, air quality, waste and recycling, land, coastal and marine waters, radioactivity, wildlife and inland water. The main theme of this year's publication is climate change and a larger section has been devoted to topics relating to climate change.
It covers almost 60 key data series and focuses on providing trends over time, including performance against quantified targets and commitments set at the national and international level. It includes several environmental indicators of sustainable development.
Examples of facts and figures reported in the booklet include:
* 2007 was one of the warmest years on record with a mean Central England temperature 1.05degrees C above the1961-1990 average.
* In 2007 an average of 1,029 mm of rain fell across the UK, making it 12 per cent wetter than the 1961-1990 average.
* In 2007, 72 per cent of river lengths in England were of good biological quality and 76 per cent were of good chemical quality.
Looks fun... well if you're into that kind of thing. Hey, maybe there will be too many reapets on Tv to bear. Here's the blurb I got:
(DEFRA) The environment in your pocket 2008
The twelfth edition of The environment in your pocket is published today by Defra. This is an annual publication containing material on various environmental themes including climate change, air quality, waste and recycling, land, coastal and marine waters, radioactivity, wildlife and inland water. The main theme of this year's publication is climate change and a larger section has been devoted to topics relating to climate change.
It covers almost 60 key data series and focuses on providing trends over time, including performance against quantified targets and commitments set at the national and international level. It includes several environmental indicators of sustainable development.
Examples of facts and figures reported in the booklet include:
* 2007 was one of the warmest years on record with a mean Central England temperature 1.05degrees C above the1961-1990 average.
* In 2007 an average of 1,029 mm of rain fell across the UK, making it 12 per cent wetter than the 1961-1990 average.
* In 2007, 72 per cent of river lengths in England were of good biological quality and 76 per cent were of good chemical quality.
From those wonderful people who brought you...
Wrap defends bonuses for senior staff
Just wondering.
If public money is used for massive comms budgets that inevitably lead to increased public 'responses' (if this can be included in the term 'delivered the vast majority of its objectives' - is there a definition of what these were anywhere?) that in turn generate bonuses from the public purse for those who approved the expenditures in the first place, is there not a slight conflict of interest at work?
At the very least, the system would seem to 'encourage' anything the drives a bonus than what might actually serve our kids' futures on this planet a tad better.
Mind you, I simply can't comprehend any system that includes the concepts of 'bonuses' for public servants.
As it is seldom possible to 'make' anything, if it's based on financial performance the main way to effect 'savings' would seem to be through cuts, which is really not that tricky to do. And can prove less than satisfying to those public being 'served', as evidenced as here.
Just wondering.
If public money is used for massive comms budgets that inevitably lead to increased public 'responses' (if this can be included in the term 'delivered the vast majority of its objectives' - is there a definition of what these were anywhere?) that in turn generate bonuses from the public purse for those who approved the expenditures in the first place, is there not a slight conflict of interest at work?
At the very least, the system would seem to 'encourage' anything the drives a bonus than what might actually serve our kids' futures on this planet a tad better.
Mind you, I simply can't comprehend any system that includes the concepts of 'bonuses' for public servants.
As it is seldom possible to 'make' anything, if it's based on financial performance the main way to effect 'savings' would seem to be through cuts, which is really not that tricky to do. And can prove less than satisfying to those public being 'served', as evidenced as here.
Targets, box-ticking and enviROIs
Kyoto is worthless (and you don't have to be a sceptic to believe that now)
I'm not a 'sceptic' (optimist). But I am not a total pessimist either.
Perhaps that's the problem. I still lack the conviction to get to the level of extremes that may be necessary.
However, those who would try to persuade the likes of me are a sorry bunch, as this piece suggests.
At least the activists are mostly sincere, if often frightening and, crucially, off putting in their self-belief.
But it is the highly paid pols and hangers on that really take the biscuit, and undermine any serious efforts to address the issue.
Kyoto was a rallying call, yet I read this: The EU has managed to claim success while increasing emissions by 13 per cent
Doesn't help, really.
Then we had Bali, when half the world flew to the other side of the world. That seemed to achieve little more than many of us noting how many went and how little they achieved.
Now we have Poznan.
And, as always these days, we seem to have a total belief in process over and above result.
I'm not a 'sceptic' (optimist). But I am not a total pessimist either.
Perhaps that's the problem. I still lack the conviction to get to the level of extremes that may be necessary.
However, those who would try to persuade the likes of me are a sorry bunch, as this piece suggests.
At least the activists are mostly sincere, if often frightening and, crucially, off putting in their self-belief.
But it is the highly paid pols and hangers on that really take the biscuit, and undermine any serious efforts to address the issue.
Kyoto was a rallying call, yet I read this: The EU has managed to claim success while increasing emissions by 13 per cent
Doesn't help, really.
Then we had Bali, when half the world flew to the other side of the world. That seemed to achieve little more than many of us noting how many went and how little they achieved.
Now we have Poznan.
And, as always these days, we seem to have a total belief in process over and above result.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
NEWS/Commercial PR - Kids and the crunch. Figuratively, at least.
If there is one thing that is up there on the inevitability list along with death and taxes, it's the not so small fact that for a significant chunk of junior's early years you will be dealing with the consequences of the human alimentary process every day, 24/7, 365/365, Christmas and Boxing Day included.
Sorry for that thought. And on top of the sheer joy of all that is involved dealing with it, there is the mind-bending 'kerching!' every couple of hours on top.
Now we really can't do too much to mitigate this bonding moment except empathise (Junkk Male had twins and still bears the mental scars of being a trendy new age 90's daddy), but at least we might be able to pass on a little something to help those green-minded to also save a bit of green as they deal with it (sorry:).
PR as received, E&EO...
From birth to potty – The Pop-In has arrived! Close Parent – makers of The Pop-in Nappy and Close Baby Carrier – has launched a new website and to spread the word they are giving away 1000 Pop-In reusable nappies. There’s no catch – all you have to do is register your details and a nappy will be yours. But hurry, the offer is limited to the first 1000. One nappy per household.
This clever reusable nappy takes the best bits from all-in-one and two party nappy systems to create a unique nappy that is great value and so easy to use. The shaped nappy comes apart for easy washing and fast drying and simply poppers back together for speedy nappy changing. There’s no need for a waterproof wrap. It features double leg elastics, soft stretchy tabs and adjustable waistband for a snug fit and complete protection against leaks.
The Pop-In’s highly-absorbent and super slim inner soaker is made from naturally anti-bacterial and environmentally-friendly bamboo. That’s why it is so quick to dry. Also each nappy comes with an extra-absorbent nighttime booster pad for comfy, dry nights.
And the best bit about The Pop-In is that you only need to buy it once. The nappy has unique popper system that grows with your baby from birth to potty training, saving you time and money.
Available in five gorgeous colours – coconut, custard, pistachio, duck egg and pumpkin.
The Pop-In is priced at £15.00 for the starter pack of one Pop-In, one Dri-Night fitter booster and one liner. A multi-saver option costs £229.50 and consists of 20 nappies with six Dri-Night fitted boosters, two waterproof tote bags and 200 flushable liners.
Small tip to the wise.... very welcome to be sure, but best not make it an actual Xmas present. I speak from experience.
Hmmmn...
I usually these days avoid anything with the words 'climate change' or 'experts' in the headline,
Climate change experts 'lose faith' in renewable technology
...and this has both, but it also mentions renewables, so my interest was piqued.
On balance, I fear this rather makes my point that if one concedes the point that it is the public who at the end will make the difference (they decide on products and many vote, so that sorts out business and government), such lack of coherence and consistency from 'experts', especially those big upped and trashed daily within a very short period by the media and their activist story sources, is hardly likely to help much.
I read this piece.
However I couldn't be bothered to read, much less weigh in on the rest on the page... of a minority publication's blog, read and argued over by what I doubt is more than a few hundred.
However, the first might suggest some avenues of consideration..
Guardian - Nearly a billion people worldwide are starving, UN agency warns
Guardian - Cyberspace has buried its head in a cesspit of climate change gibberish
Guardian - Press the panic button
However, it does seem that some are making a good living out of their niche. I wonder what they spend it on? Well, other than flights to the USA 'while they can'.
Addendum
Gaurdian - It's official: China is the world's bigger polluter
Gaurdian - How to take action on climate change
Climate change experts 'lose faith' in renewable technology
...and this has both, but it also mentions renewables, so my interest was piqued.
On balance, I fear this rather makes my point that if one concedes the point that it is the public who at the end will make the difference (they decide on products and many vote, so that sorts out business and government), such lack of coherence and consistency from 'experts', especially those big upped and trashed daily within a very short period by the media and their activist story sources, is hardly likely to help much.
I read this piece.
However I couldn't be bothered to read, much less weigh in on the rest on the page... of a minority publication's blog, read and argued over by what I doubt is more than a few hundred.
However, the first might suggest some avenues of consideration..
Guardian - Nearly a billion people worldwide are starving, UN agency warns
Guardian - Cyberspace has buried its head in a cesspit of climate change gibberish
Guardian - Press the panic button
However, it does seem that some are making a good living out of their niche. I wonder what they spend it on? Well, other than flights to the USA 'while they can'.
Addendum
Gaurdian - It's official: China is the world's bigger polluter
Gaurdian - How to take action on climate change
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
RE:VIEW - Weather
Actually, another in a long list of 'pre'-reviews.Just to acknowledge we got the thing and record a few first impressions before devoting a bit more serious time and effort to digesting it in totality
Title: Weather
By: The Met Office
Publisher: DK
pRE:view:
Actually, it looks like a nice little reference tome. Each page is a mix of text, photography and illustration, and the chapters suggest a nice read from history to the latest science.
RE:VIEW - The Environment Equation
Title: The Environment EquationBy: Alex Shimo-Barry
Publisher: New Holland Publishers
pRE:view: At first blush, it looks quite simple, which may be a good thing.
Split into categories, it's essentially a page per 'action', with a carbon number attached.
To what extent one really gets a handle on what one is doing, the consequences and how to effect any changes, remains to be seen.
But it looks an easy, light read.
Junkk Rating: tba
AWARD - Bank of Scotland Social Entrepreneur Awards
WHEN: 23rd February 2009
WHAT: Bank of Scotland Social Entrepreneur Awards
WHAT... MORE?: Check URL.
HOW MUCH: LOOKS FREE
URL: http://entrepreneurs.bankofscotland.co.uk/social/how_it_works.html
COMMENTS: Well, it seems worth a go. Lots to gain; little to lose.
Addendum - I did... plain forgot the deadline! Mind you, I was surprised they still had the money:)...;(
WHAT: Bank of Scotland Social Entrepreneur Awards
WHAT... MORE?: Check URL.
HOW MUCH: LOOKS FREE
URL: http://entrepreneurs.bankofscotland.co.uk/social/how_it_works.html
COMMENTS: Well, it seems worth a go. Lots to gain; little to lose.
Addendum - I did... plain forgot the deadline! Mind you, I was surprised they still had the money:)...;(
Plain foot in it?
Top anti-aviation activist secretly FLIES to airport protest in New York
A bit like the bowl of petunias in The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, when this protest first broke, I thought: 'Oh no, here we go again'.
Frankly I think they achieve little more than giving the media a reason to get excited, those not involved breath a sigh of relief to have dodged a bullet, and those who very much are involved to err on being a tad miffed.
I was a little concerned when I heard this latest wheeze explained away by a senior activist (do they have 'ranks' like the military?) on the basis that they'd done a petition, had another protest and so it had become necessary to 'escalate'. Hmn. I wonder if there are any salaries, or at least donation-uses, that require a rather shorter timescale than in the past to satisfy the internal demands more than anything else?
So we come back to my eternal point about the right messengers for the message.
Not sure this has advanced the cause, really. A bit like causing vast disruption to a finely tuned system, which doubtless mainly resulted in many more emissions.
Hope she got some nice gifts in NY. It would have been a shame if the flight had been cancelled for such a critical trip.
Guardian - NEW - Lily savaged - The mouths of babes? A new media darling emerges. I just worry a tad about the allusions to taking things further if 'they' don't get 'their' way.
BBC - NEW - A distant climate - for a buffet of irony
From a blog (unconfirmed), to the news that the group is financed by the Lush founder: 'Yet, there is a Lush store at terminal 3, heathrow'.
A bit like the bowl of petunias in The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, when this protest first broke, I thought: 'Oh no, here we go again'.
Frankly I think they achieve little more than giving the media a reason to get excited, those not involved breath a sigh of relief to have dodged a bullet, and those who very much are involved to err on being a tad miffed.
I was a little concerned when I heard this latest wheeze explained away by a senior activist (do they have 'ranks' like the military?) on the basis that they'd done a petition, had another protest and so it had become necessary to 'escalate'. Hmn. I wonder if there are any salaries, or at least donation-uses, that require a rather shorter timescale than in the past to satisfy the internal demands more than anything else?
So we come back to my eternal point about the right messengers for the message.
Not sure this has advanced the cause, really. A bit like causing vast disruption to a finely tuned system, which doubtless mainly resulted in many more emissions.
Hope she got some nice gifts in NY. It would have been a shame if the flight had been cancelled for such a critical trip.
Guardian - NEW - Lily savaged - The mouths of babes? A new media darling emerges. I just worry a tad about the allusions to taking things further if 'they' don't get 'their' way.
BBC - NEW - A distant climate - for a buffet of irony
From a blog (unconfirmed), to the news that the group is financed by the Lush founder: 'Yet, there is a Lush store at terminal 3, heathrow'.
Saturday, December 06, 2008
Ancient technique helps with modern problem
It looks like our forebears knew a thing or two that we seem to have forgotten in modern times.
" Scientists have revealed that an ancient plowing technique can be successfully employed in the fight against global warming and climate change. Burying charred plants into the soil during plowing season virtually stores them indefinitely, while at the same time provides cultures with an abundant source of fertilizers that can maximize production."
The technique buries biochar into the ground, trapping carbon dioxide in the soil for potentially thousands of years; sort of an ancient form of carbon sequestration.
Full story from SoftPediaNews.
My one question is - how much CO2 is released as stuff is partly burnt to produce the biochar?
" Scientists have revealed that an ancient plowing technique can be successfully employed in the fight against global warming and climate change. Burying charred plants into the soil during plowing season virtually stores them indefinitely, while at the same time provides cultures with an abundant source of fertilizers that can maximize production."
The technique buries biochar into the ground, trapping carbon dioxide in the soil for potentially thousands of years; sort of an ancient form of carbon sequestration.
Full story from SoftPediaNews.
My one question is - how much CO2 is released as stuff is partly burnt to produce the biochar?
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