Short documentary film on biochar and carbon capture

In Australia, filmmaker Mark Bluett has completed a 10 min documentary about geo-sequestration and bio-char. Biochar is a by-product of several bioprocessing technologies, including pyrolysis, and creates a carbon-rich soil that improves crop productivity as well as sequestering carbon. More about the documentary and bio-char here and the film can be viewed here.

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