[USA] Taken from the bottom of the marine food chain, microalgae may soon become a top-tier contender to combat global warming, Continue reading Microalgae create green fuel, reduce food insecurity
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How algae could change the fossil fuel industry
[USA] It’s no secret that Earth’s longevity depends largely on finding an alternative to fossil fuels. Not only are fossil fuels greatly Continue reading How algae could change the fossil fuel industry
‘Biofuel can be alternative to fossil fuel’
[India] Biofuel made from microalgae can prove to be an alternative to conventional fossil fuels, said experts participating in the Continue reading ‘Biofuel can be alternative to fossil fuel’
Is algae our last chance to fuel the world?
[USA] The world will eventually run out of cheap fossil fuels. But before we run out, we’ll probably try to siphon every last drop out of the earth. Continue reading Is algae our last chance to fuel the world?
Republican biofuel advocate detours to run for Congress
[USA] For action on climate change, 2009 was a promising year. The Waxman-Markey cap-and-trade legislation passed the House. U.S. EPA Continue reading Republican biofuel advocate detours to run for Congress
Optimizing biofuel production from algae using carbon dioxide emissions
[Mexico, USA] The combustion of fossil fuels drives the world’s energy production, but it also emits carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases. Continue reading Optimizing biofuel production from algae using carbon dioxide emissions
Anita C. Leight Estuary Center – Fueling the future with algae
[USA] The production of biofuels from algae is a potential alternative to traditional fossil fuel production. Continue reading Anita C. Leight Estuary Center – Fueling the future with algae
Algae-derived biofuels gain traction as commercial viability increases
[USA] Algaculture, the farming of algae for fuel, is gaining traction globally as governments and private players look to leverage on the potential of algae as a biofuel. Continue reading Algae-derived biofuels gain traction as commercial viability increases
Powerless: Environmentalists look to algae, reject ‘fracking’ and nuclear
[Global] Biofuels should serve as an instructive lesson for negotiators in Paris, because they are proof that not all energy sources work as well as anticipated. Continue reading Powerless: Environmentalists look to algae, reject ‘fracking’ and nuclear
Tim Searchinger: Worse than fossil fuels? Why bioenergy is not green
[Global, USA] The fundamental idea behind bioenergy is that it’s carbon-neutral because it releases the carbon that plants absorb when they grow, Continue reading Tim Searchinger: Worse than fossil fuels? Why bioenergy is not green