Biochar, microbes and dirt - oh my!
(WorldNews Environment)

Q: What interests you most about this? Rechsteiner: There is a lot of potential for biochar to help sustain our environment. Soil has a large role on our planet, whether we consider its nutritional value for the growth of plants or its ability to absorb roadway runoff. Biochar could be a solution that optimizes the soil`s ability to perform these tasks. At UD, I am working with Julie Maresca, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, and Christine Chapman, a research assistant in the water science and policy program, to understand...