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Is Algae the future of fuel?

September 3, 2013

| Categories: Ahmed Al Harthi, Algae, CNN, Masdar Institute

Is Algae the future of fuel?

John Defterios looks at an innovative scientific research program seeking to unlock the energy potential of algae as potential replacement for fossil fuels.

Algae requires a lot of fresh water for cultivation….

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