How Adding Rock Dust to Soil Can Help Get Carbon into the Ground

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How Adding Rock Dust to Soil Can Help Get Carbon into the Ground

Researchers are finding that when pulverized rock is applied to agricultural fields, the soil pulls far more carbon from the air and crop yields increase. More studies are underway, but some scientists say this method shows significant benefits for farmers and the climate.

How Adding Rock Dust to Soil Can Help Get Carbon into the Ground

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  • Cornell testing different approaches: manure / biochar / minerals
  • Enhanced weathering
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