“𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲, 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲” is the urgent demand of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal No. 11 “Sustainable Cities and Communities”. 🏙 Biochar can tackle this challenge and many other important measures needed to protect our planet and #climate. Thanks a lot, illuminem, for publishing Venna Lepel's article! We’re thrilled to share our insights in how #biochar can shape liveable cities for a sustainable future.
🌆 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿: 𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 🌱 Urban areas are increasingly at risk as climate change drives more extreme weather events. Biochar isn't just a tool—it's a necessity for cities aiming to safeguard themselves against floods, droughts, and pollution. In her latest piece, illuminem Voice Venna Lepel emphasizes the critical role biochar can play in making urban environments more resilient. 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀: Biochar can absorb and gradually release water, reducing the risk of flash floods and supporting urban greenery during droughts 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗶𝗹 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: This natural enhancer improves soil structure and nutrient retention, leading to healthier urban landscapes and better air quality 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Biochar can capture and filter pollutants from stormwater, protecting urban waterways and the broader environment 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗱'𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀: In Sweden, biochar is enhancing urban parks and green roofs, proving its effectiveness in real-world scenarios 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄: Biochar isn't just an option—it's essential. As cities struggle to adapt to climate change, incorporating biochar can help stabilise our urban environments, making them safer and more sustainable. 🔗 Read on about the urgent need for biochar in urban resilience: https://lnkd.in/eNzpbdsh by Venna Lepel #urbanresilience #climateaction #sustainablecities #biochar