Ghasideh Pourhashem (IMAGE) Rice University Caption Rice University alumna Ghasideh Pourhashem led an effort to gather and categorize a list of government resources available to promote the development of biochar to preserve valuable soil, enhance agricultural production and improve air quality. Credit Rice University Usage Restrictions Credit must be used. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.