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Exotic bacteria collect rare earth elements from wastewater

Envirotec Magazine

Because they are indispensable in modern technology and electronics, the demand for them has increased steadily over the past few decades, and is predicted to rise further by 2030. Most of these strains had never been assessed for their biotechnological potential before. and 67 parts per million) within the Earth’s crust.

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Elemental Excelerator to Fund 15 Climate Companies in 12th Cohort

Elemental Excelerator

These are the innovators who are creating the huge companies of the future – ones that invest in workers, reduce pollution, restore our soils and lower the costs of food and energy.” The why: Soil carbon sequestration could remove 3.5 The why: With demand for lithium growing twice as fast as production, the U.S.

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