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Wouldn't this biochar be the charcoal mines of tomorrow? What I'm saying, is that if it's cheaper than regular coal people will buy this to burn. So you still
by 21 8y ago
Wouldn't this biochar be the charcoal mines of tomorrow?
What I'm saying, is that if it's cheaper than regular coal people will buy this to burn. So you still need an incentive to not burn fossil fuels.
- cschwarm 8y agoBiochar is unlikely to be cheaper than coal, ever. Optimistic long-term estimates are $100 per ton [1]. [1] http://biomassmagazine.com/articles/4080/beyond--the--hype http://biomassmagazine.com/articles/4080/beyond--the--hype
- mikec3010 8y agoThere's nothing wrong with burning a renewable resource. You're still at net 0 carbon emissions.