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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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Re-introduction of sugar beet to Scotland takes significant step forward

Envirotec Magazine

Demand for ethanol in Scotland is expected to double in the coming years to more than 100 million litres, yet all of the country’s supply is currently imported from Europe. Jim Booth, Head of Co-op Development at SAOS, commented: “The re-introduction of sugar beet represents an exciting opportunity for farmers.

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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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The long, leguminous quest to give crops nitrogen superpowers

Grist

Last month, in the Plant Biotechnology Journal , researchers described a breakthrough with rice, engineering the plant to produce more compounds that encourage the growth of biofilms, which provide a cozy home for nitrogen-fixing bacteria, much like legumes provide nodules for their partner microbes.

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GreenTech Painting: Eco-Painting Services for the Home, Business and More

Green Business Bureau

Rather than ending up as useless waste in the landfill, these plantable cards degrade in soil and grow into herbs and flowering plants, making this a big win for bees and other pollinators. A successful future for human civilization is demanding a balance between technology and nature, this philosophy is in the core values of our company.

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? 2023’s Most Headliney-Headlines #178

Climate Tech VC

The S&P Global Clean Energy index dropped 30% YTD weighed down by higher interest rates and supply / demand imbalances. Key market supply and demand indicators ended the year down. Proterra, the dominant electric bus maker, was just one high profile example. 👻 Spooky season for clean energy stocks.