A perspective on biochar for repairing damages in the soil–plant system caused by climate change-driven extreme weather events

• Published in: Biochar (Online) Vol. 4; no. 1
• Main Authors: Kumar, Abhishek, Bhattacharya, Tanushree, Mukherjee, Santanu, Sarkar, Binoy
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore Springer Singapore 01.12.2022
• Subjects: Agriculture; Ceramics; Composites; Earth and Environmental Science; Environment; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology; Fossil Fuels (incl. Carbon Capture); Glass; Natural Materials; Renewable and Green Energy; Review; Soil Science & Conservation; Temperature rise; Salinization; Climate change; Flood; Biochar; Drought

There has been more than 75% rise in the number of extreme weather events such as drought and flood during 2000–2019 compared to 1980–1999 due to the adverse effects of climate change, causing significant deterioration of the soil and water quality. Simultaneously, the growing human population has b...