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For years, my compost bin sat in the corner of the garden like a badge of environmental virtue. I turned it dutifully, separated my kitchen scraps, and felt quietly superior at the recycling center.

Let's be real, most of us think composting is basically the gold standard of eco-friendly behavior. You're turning your banana peels into nutrient-rich soil, right? Not so fast. Research shows that ...

A new study by researchers from Sichuan Agricultural University and international collaborators provides the most comprehensive evidence to date that biochar, a charcoal-like substance made from ...