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31-Mar-2026

 

What's driving Salt Lake City's downward emissions trends?

University of Utah
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Emissions of NOx and carbon monoxide have dropped on the city's streets since 2005, according to research from University of Utah atmospheric scientists that could help Utah address its air quality problems. Pollution reductions stem from cleaner cars, tougher regulations and traffic levels that have not rebounded following pandemic lockdowns.

Journal

Atmospheric Environment

Funder

NOAA Research

31-Mar-2026

 

Not all biochar is created equal: study calls for clearer standards in carbon markets and agriculture

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study highlights a critical misunderstanding in how biochar is used to fight climate change and improve soils, warning that oversimplified claims could undermine both scientific progress and carbon markets.

Journal

Biochar

31-Mar-2026

 

Biochar–microbe partnership unlocks soil phosphorus and boosts tomato yields

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study reveals that combining biochar with beneficial soil bacteria can significantly improve phosphorus availability, reshape plant development, and increase crop yields in greenhouse-grown cherry tomatoes.

Journal

Biochar

31-Mar-2026

 

Urban construction soils identified as hidden carbon source, with biochar offering a scalable climate solution

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study has revealed that excavated soils from urban construction sites represent a previously overlooked source of greenhouse gas emissions, while also highlighting practical strategies to significantly reduce their climate impact.

Journal

Biochar

31-Mar-2026

New model shows how behavioral flexibility affects animal evolution

University of Texas at Austin
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new model that accounts for the impact of behavioral flexibility on evolution provides conservation biologists a tool for improving assessments of how vulnerable different species are to climate change.

Journal

Nature Communications

31-Mar-2026

 

Tides supercharge biochar’s carbon capture power in coastal wetlands

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Coastal wetlands are among the planet’s most effective natural carbon sinks, but their ability to store carbon is increasingly threatened by climate change and human activity. Now, a new field study suggests that adding biochar to these ecosystems could significantly boost their carbon storage capacity, with tidal forces playing a surprisingly beneficial role.

Journal

Biochar

31-Mar-2026

 

Biochar from peanut shells boosts soil health and crop quality over the long term

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A long-term field study across major agricultural regions in China has revealed that biochar made from peanut shells can significantly improve soil fertility and enhance crop quality by reshaping soil microbial communities.

Journal

Biochar