Good Morning Sierra Leone. This is Biochar.

Quick primer on Terra Preta, or Biochar, which is a method of sequestering carbon in soils, that enhances soil quality, and may be part of the solution for stabilizing atmospheric Co2.

Now, check out one application of the Biochar idea, in a fascinating glimpse of media in a third world country, covering an important appropriate technology initiative, bringing high efficiency stoves to rural populations, to address issues of climate, deforestation, air pollution, nutrition and health.  Who knew there was a “Good Morning, Sierra Leone”?

More informative video here from the makers of the Lucia Stove.

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