[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
Category Archives: Algae and carbon capture
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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
Algae curtains turn buildings into carbon eating forests
[UK] They’re called biocurtains, and for one small firm they lie somewhere between environmental engineering and art. Continue reading Algae curtains turn buildings into carbon eating forests
Using algae to turn CO2 to our many advantages
[Canada] Pond Technologies is a Canadian cleantech company using nature’s filters to combat climate change, while also providing a Continue reading Using algae to turn CO2 to our many advantages
Scientists develop high-CO2-tolerant super oleaginous microalgae
[China] The rapid elevation of atmospheric carbon dioxide level has led to global warming and ocean acidification. Microalgae, Continue reading Scientists develop high-CO2-tolerant super oleaginous microalgae
This algae curtain may lead to healthier air in cities
[UK] If you’re concerned about the lack of trees in cities, there may be something in the works to help calm you down. Photo.Synth.Etica Continue reading This algae curtain may lead to healthier air in cities
Urban design practice ecoLogicStudio harvests photosynthetic microalgae to help de-carbonize our cities
[UK] The London-based architectural practice ecoLogicStudio, which specializes in bio-digital design, has developed a large-scale Continue reading Urban design practice ecoLogicStudio harvests photosynthetic microalgae to help de-carbonize our cities
Company wins environmental award in UK for its air purifier
[UK, Mexico] A Mexican company won a prestigious innovation award for its air purification system at the Contamination Expo Series 2018 held Continue reading Company wins environmental award in UK for its air purifier
Pricing carbon key to reducing fossil fuels and suppressing toxic algae
[Global] The Scientific Perspective, “Researchers: Warming drives toxic algae,” in Wednesday’s Sentinel provides more warning about Continue reading Pricing carbon key to reducing fossil fuels and suppressing toxic algae
UC Davis researchers study ways to reduce methane in cow belches
[USA, Australia] The biggest question in the fight against global warming may not be whether humans can wean themselves off fossil Continue reading UC Davis researchers study ways to reduce methane in cow belches