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An Israeli startup says its new technology will save the planet. Scientists have doubts
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An Israeli startup says its new technology will save the planet. Scientists have doubts

  • By HELEN WIEFFERING Associated Press

A startup called Gigablue claims to have reached a milestone by selling 200,000 carbon credits for its ocean-based carbon capture technology. The company says its patented particles grow algae that trap carbon dioxide, which then sinks to the ocean floor. Outside scientists, however, question the effectiveness and environmental impact of this method, citing a lack of public data and concerns about marine ecosystems. Gigablue has conducted trials in New Zealand and plans to expand operations. While some buyers trust the company's promises, experts remain skeptical about its unproven technology and the broader implications of such ocean-based carbon removal efforts.

Space laser reveals boom-and-bust cycle of polar ocean plants
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Space laser reveals boom-and-bust cycle of polar ocean plants

  • By TN News Service
  • Updated

A new study using a NASA satellite instrument orbiting Earth has found that small, environmental changes in polar food webs significantly influence the boom-and-bust cycles of phytoplankton. These findings will supply important data for ecosystem management, commercial fisheries and our understanding of the interactions between Earth’s climate and key ocean ecosystems, NASA said.