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Blue Sky Biochar

@charmanoftheboard.bsky.social

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Michael Wittman, Char-man of the Board of Blue Sky Biochar, has long been an environmental activist for an ever-growing number of national grassroots movements. He brings to bear a lifetime of experience in alternative energy and soil science.

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Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

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Agricultural Waste Biochar as Feed Additive Boosts Livestock Growth by Up to 20 Percent

A recent study in Indian Journal of Animal Nutrition by R. Kumar and colleagues evaluates agricultural waste biochar as a novel feed additive for livestock and poultry.

Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

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Removing ‘forever chemicals’ from farmlands — at a fraction of the cost

Yale researchers have developed a new, less expensive method for remediating “forever chemicals” from farmlands that would also remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

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Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

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Verde Partners With Highway International To Validate Biochar-Enhanced Asphalt In Singapore

Verde and Highway International partner on validating Verde’s biochar-enhanced asphalt solution in Singapore.

Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

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2025 United States Biochar Market Report - American Biochar Institute

the 2025 United States Biochar Market Report focuses specifically on benchmarking the United States industry as it grows.

Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

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The Picasso of Grift

Award winning author and futurist Albert Bates writes about ecovillages, permaculture, negative emission technology, drawdown, and climate solutions.

Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

The Wildfire Threat and the Biochar Solution biocharprepper.substack.com/p/the-wildfi...

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The Wildfire Threat and the Biochar Solution

How to scale OUT to scale UP biochar

Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

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Food Forest Podcast: Kelpie Wilson – How Biochar Can Transform Your Garden

YouTube video by Commensalist | Future proof landscape design

Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

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Michael Wittman | FutureScape USA Speaker

Meet Michael Wittman, Chairman of the Board at Blue Sky Biochar. Discover how regenerative living soil, biochar and sustainable soil health can transform landscape performance at FutureScape USA.

Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

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Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

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Michael Wittman | FutureScape USA Speaker

Meet Michael Wittman, Chairman of the Board at Blue Sky Biochar. Discover how regenerative living soil, biochar and sustainable soil health can transform landscape performance at FutureScape USA.

Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

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Biochar: The Ancient Secret Behind Japan’s Productive Soils and a Modern Solution for Climate Change - Mekong Biochar Initiative

In today’s world, where agriculture faces growing challenges from soil degradation, climate change, water scarcity, and rising fertilizer costs, many farmers and researchers are searching for sustaina...

Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Summer: How It's Going in the Biochar Garden open.substack.com/pub/biocharp...

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Summer: How It's Going in the Biochar Garden

An honest report on successes and failures

Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

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Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

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He lost his son. Now he's teaching fly fishing to help others suffering from addiction.

For many anglers, the practice of fly fishing is about much more than catching fish. For some in addiction recovery it can be therapeutic.

Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

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A deep pool of extremely warm water is available to fuel El Niño in summer 2026

Watch heated water accumulate below the surface of the tropical Pacific as last summer's La Niña gave way to this summer's El Niño.

Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

NEW SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨 We're delighted to welcome Michael Wittman, Char-man of the Board at Blue Sky Biochar, to the FutureScape USA 2026 speaker program. 📍 Barker Hangar, Santa Monica 📅 September 1–2, 2026 Register for FREE today: lnkd.in/eHZ9An7m

Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

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Biochar Moves Closer to Real-World Use in Cold Paving Trials - Environment+Energy Leader

Biochar is getting a real-world road test. Verde and Ergon are moving their cold paving partnership toward field projects, carbon credits and commercial use.

Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

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Biochar Stormwater BMP Guidebook - American Biochar Institute

This guidebook provides essential information, based on current biochar research and implementation in stormwater management, to help stormwater designers and […]

Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

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Biochar 101 Living Soil

YouTube video by BlueSky Biochar

Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

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tBJ:Biochar: From Soil to Industry

Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Biochar’s hidden electron power could unlock cleaner pollution control and energy recovery | EurekAlert! www.eurekalert.org/news-release...

Biochar’s hidden electron power could unlock cleaner pollution control and energy recovery

Biochar has often been praised as a “black gold” for sustainable agriculture, pollution control, and carbon storage. Yet despite its promise, its wider use has been limited by a practical ...

Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

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Biochar: Is the Soil Beneath Your Home an Asset or a Liability?

Last weekend Purgula attended the Earthstock Regenerative Summit—an intimate sustainability festival held in the beautiful hills of Ojai, California. We went as curious observers, as we often do, look...

Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

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Biochar: How to Make Your Home More Resilient with This Ancient Soil Secret

Learn how biochar can make your home more resilient through soil restoration, water conservation, and green building.

Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

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Fire-Forged Innovations | Wood Innovation Series

YouTube video by #forestproud

Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

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Global Biochar Market in 2025: Explosive Growth from 350,000 Tons to Millions of Tons - Mekong Biochar Initiative

The biochar industry is experiencing remarkable momentum in 2025, transitioning rapidly from a niche agricultural amendment to a mainstream climate solution.

Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

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Innovative Method for Heavy Metal Soil Remediation Revealed

Discover a revolutionary method to clean toxic metals from soils using electrical current and rice husk charcoal, enhancing crop growth safely.

Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Does Biochar Hold Water? open.substack.com/pub/biocharp...

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Does Biochar Hold Water?

Biochar is just charcoal that is suitable for use in soil and other biological systems.

Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

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Boost Wheat Growth and Reduce Nitrate Leaching with Biochar

Discover how biochar enhances nutrient retention in soil, boosts wheat growth, and minimizes nitrate leaching for sustainable agriculture.

Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

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Innovative Biochar Reinforcement for Sustainable Brick Strength

Discover how integrating biochar from plant waste enhances the strength and insulation of raw earth bricks for sustainable construction.

Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

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Mixing Biochar Into Concrete slashes Embodied Carbon Emissions by Up To 88 Percent

A recent study in Discover Concrete and Cement by Ali Abbas and Sagar Gwachha shows that replacing cement with up to ten percent biochar powder reduces the embodied carbon of concrete mixtures by u…

Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

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Unlocking Crop Potential: Pinewood Biochar for Carbon Storage

A recent study in the southern Great Plains of Texas by researchers at Prairie View A&M University and Shell International Exploration and Production Inc. found that applying five tons of bioc…

Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

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Optimal Cement Substitution with Three Percent Marine Biochar Enhances Mortar Strength by Nearly Nine Percent

A recent study in Scientific Reports by Olabimtan and colleagues demonstrates that incorporating 3 percent biochar from pyrolyzed Posidonia oceanica leaves into mortar increases compressive strengt…

Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

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Revolutionizing Pollution Cleanup with Biochar and Enzymes

Discover how biochar-immobilized enzymes can purify water, restore soil health, and combat climate change through eco-friendly technology.

Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

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Only in Ohio: ASM Geodesic Dome

Did you know that the world's largest open-work geodesic dome is located right here in Ohio?

Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

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The Woman Who Knew What Dirt Was | Albert Bates

The Woman Who Knew What Dirt Was by Albert Bates on Patreon. Join Albert Bates's community for exclusive content and updates.

Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

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Life cycle assessment of both cement and sand-replaced biochar concrete

Biochar holds significant potential for reducing carbon emissions in the concrete industry. However, despite increasing interest in biochar-concrete, …

Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

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Boost Rice Yield: The Power of Biochar Seed Coating

A recent study in Discover Agriculture by Yilikal Melak Assaye and colleagues found that coating rice seeds with a twenty percent ratio of rice husk biochar increased grain yields to 6.42 tons per …

Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

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Carbon-eating and sustainable construction materials from biomass-derived biochar.

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Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

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FORESTRY NEWS: Learn All About Testing Biochar in Concrete at this Innovative Demonstration

Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

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Verde Resources Partners on Biochar-Enhanced Asphalt Innovation

Discover how Verde Resources and Oregon Biochar Solutions are revolutionizing asphalt with sustainable biochar, enhancing durability and reducing emissions.

Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

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Save the Nitrogen

Biochar to the Rescue!

Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

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Revolutionizing Construction: Eco-Friendly Materials for the Future

Discover how recycled aggregates, biochar, and nanomaterials are revolutionizing sustainable construction and reducing carbon footprints.

Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

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Move Fast and Glow Things

Award winning author and futurist Albert Bates writes about ecovillages, permaculture, negative emission technology, drawdown, and climate solutions.

Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

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Breakthrough Biochar: Enhanced Cleaning for Toxic Metals

Discover how scientists enhanced wood sawdust charcoal to effectively clean toxic metals from water and soil, offering a sustainable solution.

Blue Sky Biochar @charmanoftheboard.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

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