Climatefarming in northern Senegal

Definition Climatefarming en francais

Definition Climate Farming

Climate farming uses agricultural means to keep carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gasses from escaping into the atmosphere. Like organic farming, climate farming maintains biodiversity and ecological balance on productive, argicultural land. But climate farmers like Hans-Peter Schmidt go a step further and covert leftover organic mass into biochar, a solid carbon compound that can improve soil quality. Biochar production also creates a kind of gas that can then be burned to help generate power. A climate farm could grow food, generate power, and help keep carbon out of the air.

Climatefarming – Pour une agriculture durable

von Hans-Peter Schmidt

Le climatefarming est souvent décrit comme une méthode agricole au moyen de laquelle du CO2 est prélevé de l’atmosphère et stocké de façon stable dans le sol sous forme de carbone. Ceci pourrait permettre de freiner le changement climatique. Mais le climatefarming, c’est également un concept écologique durable pour l’agriculture du future, qui produira aussi bien des denrées alimentaires que de l’énergie et de l’air propre, encouragera la biodiversité et protégera le paysage.

Au travers de leurs feuilles, les plantes prélèvent du dioxyde de carbone contenu dans l’air et le transforment à l’aide de la lumière, de substances minérales et de l’eau en molécules carboniques. Lorsque la plante meurt ou pourrit, ou si elle est mangée et digérée, les molécules longues de carbone sont de nouveau scindées. Ce processus libère de l’énergie et donc du carbone qui, composé à plus de 99% de CO2, s’évapore dans l’atmosphère. (en savoir plus ...)

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Climatefarmingprojekt Öfen für Afrika

Dienstag, 24. Juli 2012

The Great Green Wall' against climate change. - The Ecologist

Senegal starts planting 'The Great Green Wall' against climate change. - The Ecologist: "The Great Green Wall
Acacia tree in the desertBobby Bascomb

12th July, 2012


Africa’s answer to climate change is a proposed 4,000-mile long, nine mile wide wall of trees stretching from Senegal to Djibouti. Designed to stop encroaching desertification, some interpret the project (and its benefits) literally whilst others see it as more of a metaphor. Despite this split, the project is now taking root in Senegal where they have already planted 50,000 acres of trees."


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Biochar Explored to Remediate Soil Contaminated by Oil Spills and Gas Leaks in Canada’s North

Biochar Explored to Remediate Soil Contaminated by Oil Spills and Gas Leaks in Canada’s North:
Released: 7/11/2012 7:00 AM EDT
Source: University of Saskatchewan
Newswise — A team of researchers from the University of Saskatchewan and Yukon College are working with industry in Canada’s North to develop biochar for remediation of soil contaminated by oil spills and gas leaks.
Biochar is a type of charcoal that results from heating biological ingredients, such as wood and bone, in a low- or no-oxygen environment – a process known as pyrolysis. In southern climates, biochar has proven environmental benefits when added to soil, including enhanced soil fertility, improved plant growth, and degradation of contaminants."

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Climatefarming: Biochar for water treatment in developing countries

CU-Boulder student investigates biochar for water treatment in developing countries July 18, 2012 By Josh Kearns and Carol Rowe Enlarge (Phys.org) -- A variety of public health issues plague the refugees from Burma living on the Thai border, not the least of which is drinking water contaminated by bacteria and pesticides. Yet few low-cost, sustainable and appropriate treatment technologies are available to people in rural and developing communities to ensure water safety.

Read more at: http://phys.org/news/2012-07-cu-boulder-student-biochar-treatment-countries.html#jCp

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CU-Boulder student investigates biochar for water treatment in developing countries

CU-Boulder student investigates biochar for water treatment in developing countries July 18, 2012 By Josh Kearns and Carol Rowe Enlarge (Phys.org) -- A variety of public health issues plague the refugees from Burma living on the Thai border, not the least of which is drinking water contaminated by bacteria and pesticides. Yet few low-cost, sustainable and appropriate treatment technologies are available to people in rural and developing communities to ensure water safety.

Read more at: http://phys.org/news/2012-07-cu-boulder-student-biochar-treatment-countries.html#jCp

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EU-Forschungsprojekt zur Biokohle gestartet

EU-Forschungsprojekt zur Biokohle gestartet: "Forscher aus 23 Ländern arbeiten an „Biochar Europe“, auch drei Unternehmen sind beteiligt. Koordiniert wird das Vorhaben von Prof. Dr. Bruno Glaser von der Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg (MLU). Das Projekt findet im Rahmen des „COST Action“ Programms der Europäischen Union statt und wird mit 500.000 Euro in den nächsten vier Jahren gefördert."

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Soil Security

Voice of America


News / Science & Technology

Soil Degradation Poses Risk to Earth's Future

A geologist inspects the ground at a prospective Atlas Iron Limited iron ore mine site near Port Hedland, Australia (May 26, 2008 file photo).
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Phil Mercer
SYDNEY – Scientists at an international symposium in Australia say soil degradation is posing significant challenges for the future of humanity and the planet.  The conference is examining the importance of soil security in fighting the effects of climate change and protecting food supplies in poorer countries.
 

Biochar, terrapreta - Google News

soil carbon or biochar - Google News

"Biochartechnologies" via Joerg