Algae could help us solve the climate crisis | World Economic Forum
2019年10月11日 · Algae can be utilized in a number of ways to reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Other than it being the most efficient solution for storing carbon dioxide, it can be easily used in a variety of other sustainable and commercial products or materials, from tennis shoes to steel alternatives to veggie burgers. Algae as carbon sequestration.
Why we need to fix the world's freshwater algae problem
2022年9月29日 · Image: LG Sonic. An entire ecosystem can change under the influence of algae. First, algae reduce light penetration into the water column. Algal blooms also cause an increased pH and a decrease in oxygen in the water column. Next, aquatic plants, fish and important bacteria within the lake will die.
5 unusual ways seaweed is being used to tackle the climate crisis
2024年2月13日 · Here are five different ways the world is harnessing its power and turning this underwater “villain” into an unlikely hero in the race to save our planet. 1. Seaweed-stuffed sofas. In 2021, the manufacture of furniture produced 988,700 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions in the UK alone. Furniture foam – the filling for your sofa ...
These 4 start-ups are using seaweed to help save the planet
2021年5月25日 · Australian Seaweed Institute. Australia has never had a seaweed farming industry, but Jo Kelly is planning to change that in her role as founder of The Australian Seaweed Institute. She believes that seaweed can help to mitigate climate change and create jobs in aquaculture in remote parts of Australia. The Institute was founded in 2018 and is ...
Offshore wind farms make artificial reefs for marine life
2021年11月11日 · Andrea Willige. Wind turbines off the US coast have become artificial reefs, offering a new habitat for ocean life. But wind farms can have a negative effect on other wildlife, such as fish stocks and ocean birds. Collaborative, biodiversity-aware planning of projects will be key as offshore wind expands to meet net-zero climate targets.
How ocean acidification is affecting oyster reef ecosystems | World ...
2024年1月29日 · Foundations under threat. Ocean acidification occurs when excess carbon dioxide is absorbed into seawater. This increases the concentration of free positive hydrogen atoms in the ocean and reduces water pH. This undermines the very structure of oyster reefs.
Deserts are getting hotter and bigger. Protecting the 'biocrust' can ...
2022年5月16日 · A project in the US is helping to counter this by re-growing biocrust on a special farm and using it to perform a “skin graft for the desert”. When you think about climate action, you probably think about saving the rainforests or protecting island nations from rising sea levels.
The Global Biofuel Alliance launched at the G20. What is it?
2023年10月19日 · Ian Shine. The Global Biofuel Alliance launched at the G20 this year with the aim of boosting supply and demand for biofuels. Biofuels are made using organic materials and offer a lower-emissions fuel option for many forms of transport. The World Economic Forum is a member of the Global Biofuel Alliance, and its report on Fostering Effective ...
How turning biomass waste into sustainable fuels can help restore …
2023年12月27日 · Cellulosic ethanol is another sustainable fuel derived from biomass wastes. Unlike first-generation biofuels, which are primarily produced from edible food crops such as corn, cellulosic ethanol is made from non-edible plant materials like used corn cobs and straw.
The Netherlands is a leader in sustainable agriculture | World …
2019年11月27日 · To feed 10 billion people by 2050 at the current level of food production efficiency, we’d have to clear most of the world’s forests. The Netherlands is a leader in efficient and sustainable agriculture – and the second-largest exporter of agricultural goods in the world. Duijvestijn Tomatoes uses a hydroponic system and geothermal energy ...