Ancient skills 'could reverse global warming'

Ancient techniques pioneered by pre-Columbian Amazonian Indians are about to be pressed into service in Britain and Central America in the most serious commercial attempt yet to reverse global warming.

Trials are to be started in Sussex and Belize early in the new year, backed with venture capital from Silicon Valley, on techniques to take carbon from the atmosphere and bury it in the soil, where it should act as a powerful fertiliser. Full Story »

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by Dale Penn - Dec. 8, 2008

The story references Hansen as the sole climate expert, and he merely defends the notion of global warming. No expert opines on the biochar technology. Two investors are mentioned who appear to have an interest in global warming, but little information about their motivation to pursue this trial is given. This is interesting, if average, reporting.

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