As the world accelerates toward carbon neutrality, the construction industry faces increasing pressure not only to reduce emissions but also to actively remove carbon. Transforming buildings from mere “carbon consumers” into long-term “carbon sinks” is becoming a key strategy for the sector. In this context, biochar emerges as a promising … Read more
Soils around the world are increasingly pressured by human activities and over‑development, leading to degradation in the form of contamination, erosion, and compaction. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), about one-third of global soils are moderately to highly degraded. This urgent situation makes soil … Read more
Biochar carbon removal offers a durable solution to reduce atmospheric CO₂ by stabilizing biomass carbon through pyrolysis. This approach sequesters carbon in solid form for centuries while generating verifiable carbon credits. As voluntary carbon markets expand and compliance frameworks begin to emerge, biochar projects gain increasing attention from investors, corporations, … Read more
Managing oil-contaminated soil and sludge has become a key priority for refineries, petrochemical plants, and long-operated oilfields. With environmental regulations tightening worldwide, thermal desorption is increasingly recognized as a dependable approach for soil remediation. Building on this trend, the following article presents a structured, industry-oriented comparison of in-situ and ex-situ … Read more
In August 2025, the ten-day INC-5.2 negotiations on the Global Plastics Treaty concluded in Geneva. As a continuation of the 5th Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee, this meeting aimed to negotiate a legally binding international instrument on plastic pollution. Over 2,600 delegates from 183 member states and more than … Read more
As climate change intensifies, reducing high-impact greenhouse gas emissions has become a global priority. While carbon dioxide often dominates discussions, other gases with higher global warming potentials (GWPs) pose even greater short-term threats. Addressing these emissions requires innovative solutions – biochar is one of them. What is Global Warming Potential? … Read more
In the practice of the plastic circular economy, advanced technologies can only realize their true value if they seamlessly integrate into existing supply chains and address real-world challenges. Pyrolysis technology can convert mixed waste plastics into high-quality pyrolysis oil. But how can the “circular value” of this oil be recognized … Read more
2025 European Biochar CDR Conference was successfully held in Málaga, Spain. This conference brought together technical experts and industry practitioners in the global biochar field. It focused on the standardized implementation and technological innovation of carbon removal projects. To share the core achievements of the conference, this article systematically sorts … Read more
The Thermal Desorption Implementation Issues paper, issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is an engineering forum publication that examines the design and operational challenges of ex-situ thermal desorption systems. It aims to guide project investors and remediation professionals in applying thermal desorption to contaminated soils, oil sludge, and … Read more
The document Ref. Ares(2025)3030455 – 14/04/2025 outlines the review of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS). It focuses on maritime, aviation, and stationary installations, alongside the Market Stability Reserve (MSR) assessment. As the EU intensifies its climate goals, the review will assess how carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies can … Read more
