Biochar: Nature's Climate Solution in Action

Can one simple material help fight climate change, improve soil health, and turn waste into something useful? The answer is biochar—a powerful, carbon-rich product that’s gaining traction worldwide.

In this episode, our host, Sid Bensalah, talks with John Webster, former tech executive turned biochar advocate, and shares how biochar could become a key tool in climate action. He explains biochar, how it works, and its surprising applications across agriculture, construction, and even water filtration. From his journey to his role in the U.S. Biochar movement, John examines why biochar is much more than "fancy charcoal."

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

• What biochar is and how it captures carbon for centuries.
• Why biochar is being used in farming, construction, and water purification.
• How biochar is used in concrete, drywall, and everyday products.
• How John went from tech to climate action—and why it matters.
• Why biochar is a key player in the emerging carbon credit economy.

Connect with John Webster:

• John on LinkedIn
• [email protected]

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• US Biochar Initiative | LinkedIn
• Biochar On-Site Network | LinkedIn
• International Biochar Initiative

Biochar is more than just a material—it’s a solution for carbon capture, soil health, and sustainability. Listen to this episode and discover how this ancient practice shapes modern climate solutions.

Listen now and be part of the climate action.

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