"Biochar for Environmental Management," co-edited by Johannes Lehmann (Cornell School of Integrative Plant Sciences, Section of Soil and Crop Sciences) and Stephen Joseph (University of New South Wales) is a systematic, comprehensive, and global examination of incorporating black carbon produced from biomass sources into agricultural soils. First published in 2009 (Earthscan), it was quickly hailed as a leading-edge presentation of best available information about a promising approach in addressing climate change while also improving soil health. In the newest 3rd edition of this work (Routledge), Drs. Lehmann and Joseph have fully revised and updated their original work to cover recent developments and trends and to include discussions of the growing application of biochar outside of its traditional soil-based uses to support climate change mitigation and sustainable development.In a book talk presented at Cornell University’s Mann Library in February 2025, Dr. Lehmann reviews key insights and lessons learned in taking on a major book project to address emerging topics in science. As his discussion points out, comprehensive works like "Biochar for Environmental Management" are important both for presenting authoritative overviews and for fostering engaged communities of practice. Alternative publishing formats, including storytelling through cartoons, also have encouraging potential for engaging readers across disciplinary perspectives and backgrounds.
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