Definition of key terms used across the website
A solid residue obtained from the pyrolysis of biomass, with intended use for carbon sequestration.
Geographic information system (GIS) refers to computerised tools and databases for analysing spatial data. It also refers to a field of research.
Life cycle assessment (LCA) is a research methodology to analyse the potential environmental impacts arising from a product or system throughout its life cycle.
Material flow analysis (MFA) is a research methodology to analyse the flows and stocks of materials in a given system. MFA is often extended to include energy flows. It can also be applied to specific substances.