Daily Archives: September 30, 2014
Breizh algae tour attracts 500
he third edition of the Breizh Algae Tour was held in Nantes, France, in mid-September, under the title “Algae and Nutrition: a new approach to health.” During a morning of scientific presentations attended by more than 500 people, the impact of algae on our Continue reading Breizh algae tour attracts 500
KU students grow algae for biofuel, cleaner water
KU’s “Feedstock to Tailpipe Initiative” is working on a project that starts with algae. Researchers are demonstrating how community wastewater operations can add a large-scale, algae-growing facility that will not only return cleaner air and water back to nature, but also Continue reading KU students grow algae for biofuel, cleaner water
20 Great Lakes Mayors Ask State and Federal Governments to Step Up On Algae
Twenty mayors from Great Lakes cities in both the United States and Canada met in Chicago this week to discuss how to ensure their residents will have safe water to drink. The summit was convened following a toxic algae bloom that shut down drinking water for more Continue reading 20 Great Lakes Mayors Ask State and Federal Governments to Step Up On Algae
Seaweed floods Colombian beach
Locals and tourists were shocked when seaweed washed ashore the coastline of Colombia’s San Andres island, flooding the area’s majestic beaches. Although seaweed is common on the island, residents said it rarely grows to this Continue reading Seaweed floods Colombian beach