Energy from floating algae pools –One dilemma we are facing is that fossil fuels, like gasoline and coal, are finite resources that can take millions of years to replenish and yet we are consuming them at an alarming rate. There is a great effort worldwide to identify alternative energy sources that can power our everyday life. One potential alternative energy source that you may have not heard of is biofuels. The TedTalk video, Energy from Floating Algae Pools, shows how microalgae create energetically dense oils utilizing photosynthesis and how we could potentially use this to create large quantities of biofuel. After watching the video, discuss your thoughts on the current dilemma we are facing with fossil fuels.
Is there anything about this process that surprises you?
Do you think this would be a viable alternative fuel compared to gasoline, electric, or diesel?
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