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We’re very pleased to share the European Biochar Industry Consortium (EBI)'s position paper on the permanence of biochar storage in concrete. The paper states that biochar can be safely mixed into concrete, creating stable and durable carbon sinks. Here are some of the key scientific findings of the paper: - Biochar produced over 550C contains a significant content of carbon that is considered structurally equivalent to inertinite.  - In concrete, inertinite biochar is an inseparable component of the cement matrix. Only if the concrete were to be subject to extremely high temperatures can the carbon dioxide be re-emitted. Current recycling methods do not reach high temperatures. - At the end of life, most of the concrete material is recovered, either for use as recycled aggregates or downcycled for use as a filler in roads and other uses Here are the key recommendations for different groups: 🔍 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Consider using biochar in concrete as a way to securely store carbon for thousands of years. 🏗️ 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀: Connect with biochar suppliers to start creating new concrete products. 💰 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀: See biochar concrete as an important part of your carbon offset plans. 📊 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀: Update carbon tracking and environmental standards to include the benefits of using biochar in construction. 𝗔 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 : Matt Mallory (he/him) — Olivia Thierley — Riccardo Ambrosini — Anne Wahl — Anna J. LEHNER — Harald Bier

Forest fires and droughts are contributing to the degradation of our terrestrial carbon sinks, reducing the ability of our forests to sequester carbon dioxide and potentially increasing the accumulation of CO2 in the environment. 🌳 A recent article by Bon Pote has highlighted a worrying study implying "unprecedented weakening of land and ocean sinks." This highlights the urgent need for emission reductions, the preservation and enhancement of our carbon sinks, and the re-evaluation of compensation plans that rely on forests. Read our article to learn more about the effect of degradation on our terrestrial carbon sinks and the urgent need to protect these critical ecosystems! #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Biochar #CarbonSequestration #Forests #EnvironmentalRestoration #ClimateChange #SustainableForestry #Bioflux #BonPote

The standardisation of #biochar carbon removal guidelines is critical towards ensuring accountable, accurate and trustworthy carbon removal. The The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) recently announced that over 230 million carbon credits from renewable energy projects will be ineligible for its new high-integrity label. This highlights the importance of ongoing efforts to develop standardised, science-based guidelines for biochar carbon removal to enhance trust and reliability in carbon accounting. Read our blog to learn more about this development and why these standards are urgently needed:https://lnkd.in/e8PQ5yxQ #CarbonMarket #Sustainability #ClimateAction

Congratulations to Carbon Standards International AG (CSI) for having been conditionally endorsed by ICROA! This development is a reflection of CSI's commitment to supporting high-quality carbon removal, by ensuring all of their projects are held to rigorous standards, with third-party inspections that meet ICROA's requirements. Such endorsements play a key role in strengthening buyer confidence, potentially driving greater demand for C-sink certificates and amplifying the climate impact of biochar projects. #Biochar #CarbonCredits #ClimateAction #ICROA #CarbonStandardsInternational #CarbonStandards #CarbonRemoval #ClimateImpact

Get ready for some of the most important biochar events and conferences coming up! 🌎 🗓️ August 20: Biochar’s Wildfire Mitigation Potential in the PNW: Insights from C6 Forest to Farm (💻 Virtual). International Biochar Initiative & US Biochar Initiative Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/ePSJVjZh 🗓️ September 11: Carbon Unbound Europe - London, UK 🇬🇧 Carbon Unbound Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/gEaJC9w6 🗓️ September 20: 2nd International Conference on Biochar Research and Application & The 7th Asia-Pacific Biochar Conference (ICBRA & APBC) - Shenyang, China 🇨🇳 Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/e7z6hdNs 🗓️ September 22: Climate Week NYC - New York City, New York 🇺🇸 Climate Group Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/dEBDih7 🗓️ September 23-24: Fachkongress Holzenergie - Würzburg, Germany 🇩🇪 Bundesverband Bioenergie (BBE) Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/gxJwmFn 🗓️ September 24-26: Great Plains Biochar Conference - Lincoln, NE, USA 🇺🇸 Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/gCJHvssZ 🗓️ October 14: ICHAR’s Biochar School 2024 - Florence, Italy 🇮🇹 ICHAR 🇮🇹 Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/eZZKxE5p 🗓️ October 15-17: The 2nd Swedish Conference on Sewage Sludge Biochar 2024 - Sweden 🇸🇪 Sweden Water Research Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/eDrn3rqp 📅 Mark your calendars and don’t miss these opportunities to learn and connect with experts in the biochar industry! #BiocharEvents #Sustainability 🌱 #ClimateAction #BiocharConference #GreenEnergy ⚡ #EnvironmentalInnovation

Exciting Growth in the Carbon Removal Market! 🌍🌱 Are you curious about the latest trends and developments in the carbon market? The Carbonx Climate CDR Market Quarterly Review for Q2 2024, released a few weeks ago, is packed with invaluable insights! Q2 2024 was a thrilling time for the Carbon Dioxide Removal (#CDR) market. We saw impressive growth with 4.7Mt CO₂ in new purchase commitments! 🌟 In the first half of 2024 alone, we reached 5.3Mt CO₂, surpassing the entire 2023 total of 4.6Mt CO₂. Market commitments for durable CDR have soared from 4.0 to 10.6Mt CO₂—a remarkable 165% year-over-year increase. 📈 This shows the growing importance of long-term carbon removal methods and the market's strong commitment to climate goals. 🌏 #BECCS is shining bright, hosting the largest single CDR deal to date. This pathway's integration with existing energy supply chains shows great potential. 🌿 In terms of pricing, the average price per tonne of CO₂ is USD 352, with prices ranging from USD 100 to USD 1,600, depending on the technology and contract terms. Specifically, #Biochar credits are priced at $204/tCO2eq on average, highlighting the sector’s potential for growth. 💰 Access the report here: https://lnkd.in/eYw7NP3x. Contact us for more market insights and follow BioFlux for more updates! 🚀 #CarbonRemoval #Sustainability #Biochar #ClimateAction #GreenTech #CDR #CarbonMarket #VoluntaryCarbonMarket

Exciting Update: Introducing Carbon Standards International’s Methane Calculation Tool! 🌍 In line with our research project in Uganda, we're thrilled to highlight CSI’s new Methane Calculation Tool! This feature helps you: 🔢 Calculate Methane Impact: See how much biochar is needed to offset methane emissions. 🌳 Tree Compensation: Find out how many trees of specific species are required to balance methane's climate effect. Link to tool: https://lnkd.in/ei5KZCPy Thank you to Carbon Standards International AG for developing this tool, to enhance your carbon removal project impact. Stay tuned for more updates from our Uganda research team! #Methane #Biochar #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Innovation

Monitoring Biochar Production Emissions in Uganda! 🌍 We’re incredibly happy to see the recent progress of our climate impact modelling specialist, Cheng-En Lin, who has recently embarked on a one-month mission research project to Uganda. Together with our local partner, Dr Koojo Charles Amooti, they are meticulously monitoring emissions  related to the production of biochar from Lantana Kamara and Bamboo, using both a soil-pit and kon-tiki kiln. Addressing Emissions from Artisanal Production In the global pursuit to remove atmospheric carbon durably, biochar has emerged as a promising carbon sequestration technology. While high-tech biochar production is well-established and forces project developers to comply with government-imposed emission monitoring standards, artisanal kilns often emit relatively uncontrolled amounts of CO2, CO, and CH4 during pyrolysis, potentially reducing the effectiveness of the carbon sequestration impact. For instance, Carbon Standards International notes that decentralised production methods emit approximately 30 kg of CH4 per ton of biochar produced. With several tens of thousands of decentralised biochar carbon removal credits being traded every year, the climate forcing effect of such methane emissions has proven to be a point of concern for carbon credit buyers.  Realising this potential blockage, we set out to study emissions resulting from biochar production using different feedstocks, moisture contents and production techniques. The goal is twofold, namely: 1. To determine the total emissions of CH4 and other greenhouse gases during the entire biochar production process in a soil pit kiln, using two types of feedstock (Lantana Camara and Bamboo) at two different moisture levels (<20%, >20%). 2. To explore the relationship between CH4 emissions and the internal temperature of the kon-tiki kiln over time, across different feedstocks and moisture levels. Some sensor calibrations are still required before the project can officially begin. Once completed, all results will be made available on our website to enhance transparency within the broader scientific community and support biochar production for effective carbon sequestration. Stay tuned for updates on this critical research topic. Best of luck to Cheng-En Lin and Dr Koojo Charles Amooti in Uganda! We’d also like to thank the amazing biochar community for your contributions and feedback: David Hughes Hans-Peter Schmid Jason Highberger Dries Roobroeck #Biochar #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Innovation

By producing biochar, we can sequester carbon dioxide for centuries, contributing significantly to climate change mitigation. Plus, certified biochar projects can generate carbon removal certificates, offering an additional revenue stream. Let's work together to create a greener, more sustainable future! 🌍💚 🔗 For more insights and updates, visit bioflux.earth and follow us on LinkedIn. #Biochar #Sustainability #ClimateAction #GreenFuture #CarbonSequestration

With the rapid scaling-up up the #biochar carbon removal (BCR) industry, alignment with policymakers is crucial to ensure its long-term success and contribution in mitigating the effects of climate change. As a result, the EU is showing a growing interest in defining a BCR certification scheme, here are some of the key considerations highlighted by the European Biochar Industry Consortium (EBI) in providing vital feedback on the ICF's report for DG CLIMA. Continued collaboration between policymakers and industry is essential. Thank you to European Biochar Industry Consortium (EBI) for driving BCR into the policymaker's scope! #Biochar #CarbonRemoval #Sustainability #CarbonSequestration #ICF #DGCLIMA #CarbonFarming #CarbonCredits #BiocharCarbonRemoval #InertiniteBiochar #EUClimatePolicy EU Environment and Climate