Glad Tidings #17 - What is biochar – and why do people call it “black gold”?

In this week’s episode of Glad Tidings, Ben takes you on a whistle-stop tour of the sooty black world of biochar.We explore:⚡ How biochar is made through pyrolysis (a process a lot more like cooking than burning)🌱 Why it locks away carbon for centuries instead of letting it return to the atmosphere🚜 The extra benefits for farmers, from healthier soils to better water retention and nutrient storage🪨 How biochar compares to coal, and why it’s often called “black gold”Biochar is one of the most promising ways to clean up legacy emissions, and in this episode you’ll come away with a clear, simple understanding of how it works and why it matters.Along the way, Ben shares a live “show and tell” with a bag of biochar, gives an update on the carbon cleanup funded so far by Glad members, and announces a new member saving with Pod - £55 off EV chargers and subscriptions.Full TranscriptYou can find the complete update on our blog at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gladclimate.com/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thank you for watching / listening to our Glad Tidings podcast! We appreciate your support and look forward to growing our impact, together.