We are deep diving into one industrial use of biochar each week- this week it is construction

Colobus monkeys have long consumed biochar - are we using that ecologicla knowledge to use biochar in cattle feed.

Biochar, produced through pyrolysis of biomass, is a porous, carbon-rich material with exceptional moisture retention and insulation properties. Its integration into concrete, roadbeds, fire-resistant panels, and hempcrete has proven to boost strength, durability, and sustainability. From coffee grounds to olive pits, biochar is quietly transforming construction into a greener, smarter industry.

On 14 July 2021, the European Commission proposed a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), a mechanism which would put a carbon levy on imports of certain emission intensive products from certain countries into the EU. Now, carbon credits also have a history which can be well traced back into the 1960s. Today, in 2025, somehow, we are at the juncture where CBAM and carbon credits are being talked about in the same sentence.

Why Social Impact should be part of the quality assessment of carbon credits - an analysis from the Masai Mara context.