Algae biofuels still a no-go, new research confirms

Published on June 26, 2023

This story originally appeared in Hakai magazine and is part of Covering Climate Now , a global journalism collaboration strengthening coverage of the climate story. Biofuels made from algae have had their time in the sun, with years of highly publicized investments from fossil fuel companies, such as Exxon and…

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