[USA] The Department of Energy is trying to turn a lake in the California desert called the Salton Sea into a farm for renewable Continue reading California’s scum ranchers are working on a fuel to replace oil
Monthly Archives: March 2018
“Watermelon snow” on glaciers: sustaining life in colour
[Global] Glacier surfaces around the world often host active communities of specialized organisms, including annelids in Alaska, Continue reading “Watermelon snow” on glaciers: sustaining life in colour
Superfood to superhero: how eating seaweed could help the planet
[UK] Freshwater West, Pembrokeshire, Wales. A strong wind is whipping sea foam over black rocks that jut from the drenched Continue reading Superfood to superhero: how eating seaweed could help the planet
Illegal moss balls brought into NZ by artist ‘have potential to ruin’ lakes and rivers – judge
[New Zealand] Three moss balls that “have the potential to ruin the lakes and rivers of New Zealand” remain out in the community after Continue reading Illegal moss balls brought into NZ by artist ‘have potential to ruin’ lakes and rivers – judge
Extraction of phosphate from the Atlantic Ocean endangers marine ecosystem
[Global] Phosphates are chemical compounds that contain phosphorous, a key nutrient that both plants and animals use for Continue reading Extraction of phosphate from the Atlantic Ocean endangers marine ecosystem
Lack of market keeping Kwale farmers from seaweed millions
[Kenya] For Kwale’s Shimoni farmers, seaweed holds the key to their improved standard of living.
Continue reading Lack of market keeping Kwale farmers from seaweed millions
Turning the desert green and red
[Israeli] Microalgae produce almost all the nutrients that humans need to survive. But, to truly harness microalgae’s tremendous Continue reading Turning the desert green and red
3D printable seaweed-derived material adsorbs pollutants with 94% efficiency
[Italy] Researchers in Italy have developed a 3D printable recycled material that can actively cut pollutants in air and wastewater. Like Continue reading 3D printable seaweed-derived material adsorbs pollutants with 94% efficiency
Indonesia’s first edible food packaging firm reveals automation plan to drive down costs
[Indonesia] Indonesia’s first edible packaging firm, Evoware, has unveiled plans to automate and rapidly scale up production of its Continue reading Indonesia’s first edible food packaging firm reveals automation plan to drive down costs
Seaweeds shelter calcifying marine life from acidifying oceans
[Global] Seaweeds create a chemical microenvironment at their surface, providing refuge for calcifying organisms that are at risk Continue reading Seaweeds shelter calcifying marine life from acidifying oceans