Algae Archives - Karmactive

June 23, 2023

Red Tide Unleashes Death and Desperation on Southern California’s Marine Mammals: Deadly Algae Onslaught

A toxic algae bloom known as red tide is currently spreading along the Southern California coast, posing a threat to larger marine mammals. This harmful event is expected to persist for several

Nature·Space·USA

Toxic Algal Bloom Envelops Florida’s Lake Okeechobee, Visible Even from Space

An unseen ecological battle is being waged in Florida. Yet, its effects are so massive that it can be glimpsed from the stars. Lake Okeechobee, Florida’s largest freshwater reserve and the United States’ 10th biggest natural freshwater lake, has been

August 6, 2023

United Airlines Invests $5 Million in Algae-Based Jet Fuel, Aiming for 100% Green Company by 2050

Energy·Mobility·Technology

United Airlines has invested $5 million in Viridos, a technology company that specializes in turning algae into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Bioengineering is used

Chlorella: The $200M Microscopic Algae Transforming Food Security and Climate Action

Food & Drinks

A tiny plant that grows in lakes and rivers might help solve our food problems. Scientists at the University of Birmingham are studying Chlorella