[USA] “Thirteen point two.” One scientist calls out the measurement; another jots it down in her data sheet. It’s hot and Continue reading Growing a better seaweed to fuel the future
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From algae you can win now in an energy-efficient fuel
[Global] If we would fill our Tanks with fuel from algae, it would solve a lot of problems. Algae fuel is carbon neutral and would make us Continue reading From algae you can win now in an energy-efficient fuel
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
Green gas? Montana State performs algae biofuel research
[USA] Montana State University is taking part in research that would turn algae into biofuel. Continue reading Green gas? Montana State performs algae biofuel research
The case for burning our way to a cleaner planet
[USAThere are myriad proposals to fight climate change, but the simplest and most effective is to leave fossil fuels in the ground — Continue reading The case for burning our way to a cleaner planet
Future cities could be lit by algae
[Denmark] The way we produce light has changed surprisingly little since Thomas Edison developed the first light bulb in 1879. Continue reading Future cities could be lit by algae
Dutch centre that produces energy from seaweed collaborating with the UAE
[Netherlands] Founded 50 years ago as a nuclear research institute, scientists at the centre believed nuclear would be the “solution for Continue reading Dutch centre that produces energy from seaweed collaborating with the UAE
A newly identified photoenzyme helps algae pump out fuel
[France] Finding enzymes in nature that convert plant oils into fossil fuel–like hydrocarbons could lead the way toward harnessing new Continue reading A newly identified photoenzyme helps algae pump out fuel
Algal solutions for local energy economy
[UK] The Atlantic coast of Scotland has some of the best renewable energy generation potential in Europe, but developments are being Continue reading Algal solutions for local energy economy
UAF awarded $500,000 grant for seaweed study
[USA] The University of Alaska Fairbanks has been awarded a federal grant of $500,000 to study seaweed farming in Alaska. Continue reading UAF awarded $500,000 grant for seaweed study