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Algae

Members of a group of mostly aquatic, photosynthetic organisms, algae provide much of Earth's oxygen, serve as the food base for almost all aquatic life, and provide foods and industrial products, including petroleum products.

Algae can be used to reduce pollution (greenhouse gases). Scientists and experts have been working to use algae to transform the world's energy needs and slow climate change. (Source: Britannica Online Encyclopedia, USA Today / Photo: Flickr)

Articles about Algae

Environmental entrepreneurs: Firing up algae fuel

Mon, Nov 01 2010 at 4:55 PM

Video: Algae fuel start-ups across the country are getting closer to commercial-scale production of the environmentally friendly fuel, thanks to government investment.
EPA pushing 5 states to clean up Chesapeake Bay

Mon, Sep 27 2010 at 8:47 AM

Some states are lagging behind a 2025 deadline to cut pollution, and those that move too slowly could see higher property taxes or new rules for farms.
Eco-friendly dishwashing detergents fall short with consumers

Tue, Sep 21 2010 at 12:30 PM

Reduction of dangerous phosphates in cleaners has some protesting lack of cleaning prowess.
Hawaii sugar grower working to power Navy

Mon, Aug 09 2010 at 3:15 AM

The Navy aims to use biofuels for half its fuel needs by 2020, so it's investing in algae, sugar and other crops that could replace fossil fuels.
Power plant testing CO2-scrubbing algae

Thu, Jul 22 2010 at 12:02 PM

The gas emitted at the German coal-fired plant is being pumped through a broth using algae cultivated in plastic tanks.
Ohio lake's algae dangerous to swimmers, local economy

Thu, Jul 15 2010 at 10:34 AM

Fertilizer and manure that runs off from nearby farms feed the algae that produces toxins.
Scientists roll out mats to kill Lake Tahoe's invasives clams

Sat, Jul 10 2010 at 7:46 PM

The non-native Asian clams promote so much algae growth that they can turn some coves from blue to green.
Giant green algae slick heads toward China

Tue, Jun 22 2010 at 6:34 AM

China's algae blooms are often caused by pollution and suck up huge amounts of oxygen needed by marine life.
Is algae oil really a clean fuel?

Thu, Feb 04 2010 at 6:25 PM

There is a lot of hype around algae-based biofuel but is it that much better than petroleum?
Algae oil: I'll drink to that!

Mon, Feb 01 2010 at 7:06 PM

Breakthrough algae biofuel technology unveiled in Los Angeles. Sarah Backhouse gives you the scoop.

MNN - Mother Nature Network

Algae

Articles about Algae

Environmental entrepreneurs: Firing up algae fuel

EPA pushing 5 states to clean up Chesapeake Bay

Eco-friendly dishwashing detergents fall short with consumers

Hawaii sugar grower working to power Navy

Power plant testing CO2-scrubbing algae

Ohio lake's algae dangerous to swimmers, local economy

Scientists roll out mats to kill Lake Tahoe's invasives clams

Giant green algae slick heads toward China

Is algae oil really a clean fuel?

Algae oil: I'll drink to that!

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