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Algae Blooms Can Be Toxic To Humans And Aquatic Life--They Are Also An Energy Source - #1047

from Superpowers for Good: Empowering Changemakers for Social Impact via Regulated Investment Crowdfunding from the SuperCrowd. · host Devin D. Thorpe

Never miss another interview! Join Devin here: http://bit.ly/joindevin.Dr. Kevin Shurtleff, a tenured professor at Utah Valley University, has developed a prototype of a system that will remove algae from water during an algal bloom and then convert it to energy. While the energy produced cannot financially support the operation, there are reasons governments would pay to remove the algae.Public safety and environmental benefits may justify paying to have the algae removed. Once removed, it can be converted to energy.Kevin is looking for partners to commercialize the idea.Be a hero! Join the elite group of supporters who ensure that stories like this can continue to be shared! Visit heroes4good.org to become a hero now. Get full access to Superpowers for Good at www.superpowers4good.com/subscribe

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