Algae-Forestry Could be the Solution to Climate Change
Most of us have read about algae and fungal association i.e. Lichens. But today i came across an interesting article related to the association between Algae-Forestry which could be the solution to climate change.
Bioenergy carbon capture and storage (BECCS) has been proposed to reduce atmospheric CO2 concentrations, but concerns still remain about competition for arable land and freshwater.
Further, the synergistic integration of algae production, which does not require arable or freshwater, with BECCS can reduce CO2 emissions without competing with agriculture.
Researchers from Cornell, Duke University, and the University of Hawaii at Hilo have concocted a plan to help power and provide food protein to large regions of the world- and simultaneously remove a lot of carbon dioxide from Earth's atmosphere.
They also quoted that "Algae may be the key to unlocking an important negative-emissions technology to combat climate change." They said "Combining two technologies - BECCS and microalgae production, will help solve world hunger and at the same time reduce the level of greenhouse gases that are changing our climate system.
Scientists call the new integrated system as algae bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (ABECCS). This new system (ABECCS) integrates the protein and biofuel producing capabilites of industrial-scale microalgae production with the energy output of conventional bioenergy systems that burn wood to generate electricity and then capture and store the resulting carbon dioxide underground.
"BECCS is proposed as a key technology for the planets future and it will not work unless something is done about reducing its negative effects upon natural forests and agricultural land.
Microalgae are crucial to the propose potential solution. If the problems with BECCS can be resolved then an important technology for reaching climate change mitigation goals is enabled while also offering the world a nutritious new foodstuff.
On the basis of their analytical study showed that the experimental ABECCS facility could yield as much high-quality protein as the original 7,000 - acre soyabean field, while simultaneously generates 17 million kilowatt hours of electricity as sequestering 30,000 tons of CO2 each year.
"In the future, as the price of carbon increases, ABECCS will have even greater potential to reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere in an environmentally sustainable and profitable way."
Bioenergy carbon capture and storage (BECCS) has been proposed to reduce atmospheric CO2 concentrations, but concerns still remain about competition for arable land and freshwater.
Further, the synergistic integration of algae production, which does not require arable or freshwater, with BECCS can reduce CO2 emissions without competing with agriculture.
Researchers from Cornell, Duke University, and the University of Hawaii at Hilo have concocted a plan to help power and provide food protein to large regions of the world- and simultaneously remove a lot of carbon dioxide from Earth's atmosphere.
They also quoted that "Algae may be the key to unlocking an important negative-emissions technology to combat climate change." They said "Combining two technologies - BECCS and microalgae production, will help solve world hunger and at the same time reduce the level of greenhouse gases that are changing our climate system.
Scientists call the new integrated system as algae bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (ABECCS). This new system (ABECCS) integrates the protein and biofuel producing capabilites of industrial-scale microalgae production with the energy output of conventional bioenergy systems that burn wood to generate electricity and then capture and store the resulting carbon dioxide underground.
"BECCS is proposed as a key technology for the planets future and it will not work unless something is done about reducing its negative effects upon natural forests and agricultural land.
Microalgae are crucial to the propose potential solution. If the problems with BECCS can be resolved then an important technology for reaching climate change mitigation goals is enabled while also offering the world a nutritious new foodstuff.
On the basis of their analytical study showed that the experimental ABECCS facility could yield as much high-quality protein as the original 7,000 - acre soyabean field, while simultaneously generates 17 million kilowatt hours of electricity as sequestering 30,000 tons of CO2 each year.
"In the future, as the price of carbon increases, ABECCS will have even greater potential to reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere in an environmentally sustainable and profitable way."
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