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🌟 Weekly USBC Policy and Biochar News Update🌟 As Congress winds down, Washington is preparing for a Republican trifecta in January, creating a pivotal moment for biochar policy. 🌾 The Farm Bill is on hold. With no political pathway for completion this year, a year-long extension of the expired bill is expected. Advocating for biochar’s inclusion in the new Farm Bill will be a top priority in 2025. 💵 Appropriations bills, including those supporting biochar research, are expected to be postponed under another Continuing Resolution (CR). The USBC will work to secure renewed support when the new Congress begins. 🛠️ Leadership changes in key committees will impact biochar policy. The House Agriculture Committee, which drafts the Farm Bill, will have a new Democratic Ranking Member. Meanwhile, the Natural Resources Committee’s Democratic leadership will also see a shift. 📣 Biochar is making waves globally! Penn State University researchers are enhancing biochar safety and sustainability, Rosy Soil raised $3.6M to expand its biochar-powered products, and Tata Steel is revolutionizing steel production with biochar. The New York Times spotlighted biochar’s pivotal role in carbon removal, accounting for over 90% of tracked CO2 removals last year. 🌍 From groundbreaking research to global industry adoption, biochar continues to grow as a key solution for climate action and soil health. Want to stay informed and shape the future of biochar? 🌱 Join the US Biochar Coalition as a member for exclusive insights and policy opportunities. This policy update is only a glimpse of the weekly newsletter we provide to our members. Together, we can drive real progress for sustainability and innovation. 💪 #Biochar #ClimateAction #USBC #Sustainability #Policy #CarbonRemoval
