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Category Archives: Environment
Algae play an important role in our environment. Learn more about the role of algae and how algae could be utilized to solve environmental issues.
Astounding images of Antarctica’s blood-red ice are really an ominous climate sign
[Global] A few weeks ago, scientists at Ukraine’s Vernadsky Research Base in Antarctica awoke to find their usually pristine Continue reading Astounding images of Antarctica’s blood-red ice are really an ominous climate sign
The fish farmer growing seaweed to feed cows and save the planet
[Australia] In spite of the growing popularity of veganism and plant-based meat alternatives, humans remain massive consumers of Continue reading The fish farmer growing seaweed to feed cows and save the planet
Methane-producing algae could further warm the environment
[EU] Algal blooms caused by pollution runoff could contribute greater quantities of methane to the atmosphere as the planet warms. Continue reading Methane-producing algae could further warm the environment
Every sixpack of beer contributes to climate change. Brewers hope algae is the solution
[Australia] In an Australian first, a 400-litre bag of algae has been installed at a Sydney brewery to reduce carbon emissions and Continue reading Every sixpack of beer contributes to climate change. Brewers hope algae is the solution
How do corals make the most of their symbiotic algae?
[USA] Corals depend on their symbiotic relationships with the algae that they host. But how do they keep algal population growth in Continue reading How do corals make the most of their symbiotic algae?
IIT hyderabad develop algae-based sewage treatment systems
[India] IIT Hyderabad researchers are developing algal-bacterial hybrid systems that can reduce the cost of wastewater treatment, in Continue reading IIT hyderabad develop algae-based sewage treatment systems
CH4 Global secures $500K Provincial Growth Fund grant for seaweed climate change solution
[Australia, New Zealand] Methane-busting seaweed technology developer aiming for rapid growth in New Zealand and South Australia. Continue reading CH4 Global secures $500K Provincial Growth Fund grant for seaweed climate change solution
Soon, algae might absorb carbon dioxide emissions before they even leave the factory
[Global] Researchers are always working on developing technologies to reduce carbon emissions to deal with the climate Continue reading Soon, algae might absorb carbon dioxide emissions before they even leave the factory
The opportunity for algae in carbon utilization
[Global] A recent report by the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) takes a close look at using carbon emissions as a Continue reading The opportunity for algae in carbon utilization