[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
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Microalgae yields biofuel & high-value by-products
[Australia] Microalgae produces more organic matter for each square metre of land used than any other ‘crop’ or tree. It is Continue reading Microalgae yields biofuel & high-value by-products
Seaweed scientists replanting giant kelp forests tolerant of warmer waters
[Australia] Marine scientists are planting tiny spores of giant kelp in southern Tasmania to rebuild the state’s famous underwater forests Continue reading Seaweed scientists replanting giant kelp forests tolerant of warmer waters
Australia OKs GM microalgae tests
[Australia] The Australian Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) has concluded that proposed tests of genetically modified Continue reading Australia OKs GM microalgae tests
“A drought-proof farm”: This algae farm is leading the charge in Australia’s plant-based protein revolution
[Australia] On the coast of Queensland, the banks of a tidal, saltwater river are now are being transformed into a new centre of Continue reading “A drought-proof farm”: This algae farm is leading the charge in Australia’s plant-based protein revolution
South Coast home to Australia’s only commercial seaweed farm
[Australia] Until a few years ago, most food-grade seaweed was sourced from Japan and Korea, where commercial farms produce Continue reading South Coast home to Australia’s only commercial seaweed farm
This tasty seaweed reduces cow emissions by 99%—and it could soon be a climate gamechanger
[Australia] A puffy pink seaweed that can stop cows from burping out methane is being primed for mass farming by Australian Continue reading This tasty seaweed reduces cow emissions by 99%—and it could soon be a climate gamechanger
Whyalla fuel company Muradel enters administration
[Australia] A regional energy start-up, which attracted millions from the Federal Government and was supported by local and interstate Continue reading Whyalla fuel company Muradel enters administration
Seaweed beer just a taste of potential Australian industry
[Australia] A beer brewed from seaweed might be hard to swallow for some, but Queensland scientists hope it will be the perfect Continue reading Seaweed beer just a taste of potential Australian industry
Coralline red algae have existed for 300 million years longer than previously presumed
[Australia] Coralline red algae have existed for 130 million years—in other words since the Cretaceous Period, the time of the dinosaurs. Continue reading Coralline red algae have existed for 300 million years longer than previously presumed