LCGCC Recommendations submitted by Dee Eggers (Biochar) - February
5, 2010
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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF
BIOCHAR FOR CARBON SEQUESTRATION, INCREASED CROP YIELD, AND
SOIL IMPROVEMENT
Whereas, there is a...
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LCGCC Recommendations submitted by Dee Eggers (Biochar) - February
5, 2010
2
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF
BIOCHAR FOR CARBON SEQUESTRATION, INCREASED CROP YIELD, AND
SOIL IMPROVEMENT
Whereas, there is a scientific consensus, as established by the Intergovernmental
Panel on Climate Change and confirmed by the National Academy of Sciences, that the
continued buildup of heat-trapping gases in the atmosphere threatens the stability of the
global climate; and
Whereas, more effective and responsive management of greenhouse gas
emissions and sequestration are necessary to protect the public health and safety, long
term economic well-being, and environment of the State; and
Whereas, the interests of the State are inextricably connected to the proper
management of greenhouse gas emissions and sequestration; and
Whereas, North Carolina farmers can benefit financially by participating in
national and international carbon markets for carbon sequ
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