[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
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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.
AlgenAir wants to change how you think about algae
[USA] In the sophomoric episode of Between Two Founders, the video series featuring conversations with local startup founders Continue reading AlgenAir wants to change how you think about algae
These algae tiles can turn any building into a pollution-scrubbing machine
[UK] Thanks to algae’s natural talent for sucking pollutants and toxins out of water, the tiles offer a passive, accessible way to clean Continue reading These algae tiles can turn any building into a pollution-scrubbing machine
Bio-ID Lab designs DIY algae-infused tiles that can extract toxic dyes from water
[UK] The Bio-Integrated Design Lab at the Bartlett School of Architecture has created a modular system of tiles inlaid with algae Continue reading Bio-ID Lab designs DIY algae-infused tiles that can extract toxic dyes from water
A new bioreactor captures as much carbon as an acre of trees
[Global] A new algae bioreactor can suck as much carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere as roughly an acre of forest — potentially giving Continue reading A new bioreactor captures as much carbon as an acre of trees
Seaweed farming could mitigate climate change
[USA] According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), addressing carbon emissions from our food sector is Continue reading Seaweed farming could mitigate climate change
3D printing of functional microalgal silk structures for environmental applications
[USA] Microalgae are tiny but important organisms, producing oxygen for us to breathe. But scientists have also used the Continue reading 3D printing of functional microalgal silk structures for environmental applications
How microalgae can treat wastewater and turn it into a valuable resource
[Italy] The process is as old as life on earth. But scientists believe that photosynthesis, where plants use carbon dioxide, water and Continue reading How microalgae can treat wastewater and turn it into a valuable resource
Responsibly harvesting seaweed is good for ocean and crops
[USA] A recent story in the Village Soup sounded the alarm on the clear-cutting of seaweed in Muscongus Bay. A local resident claimed Continue reading Responsibly harvesting seaweed is good for ocean and crops
Snow algae thrive in high-elevation ice spires, an unlikely oasis for life
[Global] High in the Andes Mountains, dagger-shaped ice spires house thriving microbial communities, offering an oasis for life in Continue reading Snow algae thrive in high-elevation ice spires, an unlikely oasis for life