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Dominic Woolf^1,2, Johannes Lehmann^1,2, Stephen Ogle³

¹School of Integrative Plant Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14953, United States.

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|October 12, 2021

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Greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting is crucial for climate stabilization. A new methodology quantifies carbon sequestration from biochar application to soils, aiding climate mitigation efforts and carbon markets.

Keywords:

carbon sequestration carbon-dioxide removal climate-change mitigation soil carbon

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Soil Science
Climate Science

Background:

Global climate stabilization necessitates reaching net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Carbon dioxide (CO2) removal is essential to offset unavoidable emissions.
Robust GHG accounting protocols are needed for scalable CO2 removal practices like biochar.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a GHG accounting methodology for biochar application to mineral soils.
To provide a robust method applicable at various scales (farm to global).
To support national inventories and carbon markets.

Main Methods:

Developed a GHG accounting methodology using simple parameterizations and accessible activity data.
Grounded the method in a comprehensive analysis of current empirical data.
Assessed biochar carbon content variability and long-term soil sequestration potential.

Main Results:

Biochar carbon content ranges from 7% (biosolids gasification) to 79% (wood pyrolysis >600 °C).
63-82% of biochar carbon remains unmineralized in soil after 100 years.
The methodology is applicable for various scales and applications.

Conclusions:

The developed GHG accounting method is robust and suitable for diverse applications.
It enables accurate assessment of long-term carbon sequestration through biochar.
Facilitates informed decision-making for climate change mitigation strategies.