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Novel Methodology for Carbon Removal From Ocean Microalgal Blooms Announced

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

EcoEngineers , a clean energy consulting, auditing, and advisory firm, has developed a rigorous crediting methodology to quantify and verify carbon dioxide removals (CDR) for Brilliant Planet , a leader in high-integrity, permanent carbon removal.

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  • EcoEngineers , a clean energy consulting, auditing, and advisory firm, has developed a rigorous crediting methodology to quantify and verify carbon dioxide removals (CDR) for Brilliant Planet , a leader in high-integrity, permanent carbon removal.
  • The methodology provides a robust framework for developing greenhouse gas (GHG) removal projects using Brilliant Planet’s award-winning specialized system, which cultivates and sequesters carbon from marine microalgal blooms.
  • The essence of this methodology lies in transforming marine microalgae into a vehicle to remove atmospheric carbon dioxide.
  • Brilliant Planet’s novel approach employs the microalgal capacity to efficiently generate biomass to capture atmospheric carbon that is subsequently sequestered.

Scotiabank Announces 2023 Net-Zero Research Fund Winners

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Scotiabank grants $1 million to research institutes across Canada, the US and Latin America exploring decarbonization opportunities

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  • Scotiabank grants $1 million to research institutes across Canada, the US and Latin America exploring decarbonization opportunities
    TORONTO, Nov. 7, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, Scotiabank announced the 10 winners of its global 2023 Net-Zero Research Fund.
  • The fund will provide $10 million in grants over 10 years to organizations conducting research and leading initiatives in support of the transition to a low-carbon economy.
  • The 2023 winners from Canada, the US and Latin America will collectively receive grants totalling $1 million to help advance and develop research focused on carbon emissions measurement, capture and reduction.
  • The next call-for-submissions for the Net-Zero Research Fund will be held in the spring of 2024.

How global warming shakes the Earth: Seismic data show ocean waves gaining strength as the planet warms

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

As oceans waves rise and fall, they apply forces to the sea floor below and generate seismic waves.

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  • As oceans waves rise and fall, they apply forces to the sea floor below and generate seismic waves.
  • These seismic waves are so powerful and widespread that they show up as a steady thrum on seismographs, the same instruments used to monitor and study earthquakes.

What seismology has to do with ocean waves

  • These highly sensitive instruments continuously record an enormous variety of natural and human-caused seismic phenomena, including volcanic eruptions, nuclear and other explosions, meteor strikes, landslides and glacier-quakes.
  • However, the most globally pervasive of seismic background signals is the incessant thrum created by storm-driven ocean waves referred to as the global microseism.

Two types of seismic signals

  • A second way in which ocean waves generate global seismic signals is called the primary microseism process.
  • These signals are caused by traveling ocean waves directly pushing and pulling on the seafloor.
  • The primary microseism signal is visible in seismic data as a steady hum with a period between 14 and 20 seconds.

What the shaking planet tells us

  • We found that 41 (79%) of these stations showed highly significant and progressive increases in energy over the decades.
  • The results indicate that globally averaged ocean wave energy since the late 20th century has increased at a median rate of 0.27% per year.
  • But these results show that North Atlantic waves have intensified the fastest in recent decades compared to historical levels.
  • The decadeslong microseism record also shows the seasonal swing of strong winter storms between the Northern and Southern hemispheres.


Together, these and other recent seismic studies complement the results from climate and ocean research showing that storms, and waves, are intensifying as the climate warms.

A coastal warning

  • Our results offer another warning for coastal communities, where increasing ocean wave heights can pound coastlines, damaging infrastructure and eroding the land.
  • And they emphasize the importance of mitigating climate change and building resilience into coastal infrastructure and environmental protection strategies.


Richard Aster receives funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation.

Rarasfarm Releases Tofu Konjac Noodle Made of 100% Domestic Soybean Tofu and Chickpeas with Zero Konjac Smell

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

Rarasfarm Co., Ltd., an agricultural corporation, introduces Tofu Konjac Noodle, made with domestic soybean tofu, and meal kit, ‘Tofu Konjac Noodle: All About Mixing.’

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  • Rarasfarm Co., Ltd., an agricultural corporation, introduces Tofu Konjac Noodle, made with domestic soybean tofu, and meal kit, ‘Tofu Konjac Noodle: All About Mixing.’
    Rarasfarm's Tofu Konjac Noodle won the Participation Prize at the 2021 Korea Food Research Institute Award for Food Technology.
  • The cumulative sales of Tofu Konjac Noodle exceeded 819,252 units, and recently, a meal kit called "Tofu Konjac Noodle: All About Mixing" was also released, which includes Tofu Konjac Noodle, mix sauce, and garnishes of seaweed and sesame seeds.
  • Rarasfarm's Tofu Konjac Noodles are made with locally grown soybean tofu and chickpeas, so people can enjoy them until they feel full and satisfied without worrying about consuming too many carbohydrates or calories.
  • Rarasfarm manufactures Tofu Konjac Noodles in a HACCP-certified clean facility, so customers can purchase them confidently.

Provectus Algae Enters Into Livestock Methane Reduction Space Commissioning First Demonstration Biomanufacturing Plant

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

Provectus Algae (Provectus) has announced its entry into livestock methane reduction with its first 30,000 L demonstration plant commissioned in October to scale up Asparagopsis feed additives.

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  • Provectus Algae (Provectus) has announced its entry into livestock methane reduction with its first 30,000 L demonstration plant commissioned in October to scale up Asparagopsis feed additives.
  • Provectus Algae develops biomanufacturing approaches using carbon-capturing algae.
  • With backing from key sustainability leaders like Hitachi Ventures and CJ Cheiljedang, Provectus sees livestock methane reduction as an ideal application for its technologies.
  • Provectus Algae also plans to expand its demonstration plant to 160 kL and begin the construction of a new large-scale facility in 2024.

Aker Horizons ASA: Third-quarter results 2023

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

LYSAKER, Norway, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aker Horizons ASA (OSE: AKH), a developer of green energy and industry, today announced results for the third quarter of 2023.

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  • LYSAKER, Norway, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aker Horizons ASA (OSE: AKH), a developer of green energy and industry, today announced results for the third quarter of 2023.
  • Aker Horizons' net asset value stood at NOK 10.2 billion as of 30 September 2023.
  • Aker Horizons' gross asset value stood at NOK 16.5 billion as of 30 September 2023.
  • The presentation, which is open to all, will be held in English and will be webcast on Aker Horizons' website: https://akerhorizons.com/investors

Aker Horizons ASA: Third-quarter results 2023

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

LYSAKER, Norway, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aker Horizons ASA (OSE: AKH), a developer of green energy and industry, today announced results for the third quarter of 2023.

Key Points: 
  • LYSAKER, Norway, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aker Horizons ASA (OSE: AKH), a developer of green energy and industry, today announced results for the third quarter of 2023.
  • Aker Horizons' net asset value stood at NOK 10.2 billion as of 30 September 2023.
  • Aker Horizons' gross asset value stood at NOK 16.5 billion as of 30 September 2023.
  • The presentation, which is open to all, will be held in English and will be webcast on Aker Horizons' website: https://akerhorizons.com/investors

Biomethane Market Size & Share to Surpass USD 8.0 billion by 2031, Garnering 7.1% CAGR: TMR Report

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Monday, October 30, 2023

WILMINGTON, Del. , Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The biomethane market was estimated to have acquired US$ 4.3 billion in 2022.  It is anticipated to register a 7.1% CAGR from 2023 to 2031, and by 2031, the market is likely to gain US$ 8.0 billion. As nations aim to decarbonize their gas supply, there is growing demand for biomethane in gas grids. The market is witnessing investments in infrastructure and research to enhance biomethane injection into existing natural gas networks.

Key Points: 
  • Anaerobic digestion is the dominating production process in the biomethane market, efficiently converting organic waste into valuable biomethane and minimizing environmental impact.
  • Electricity Generation is the dominating application in the biomethane market, with the conversion of biomethane into clean electricity gaining prominence.
  • Biomethane is gaining traction as a sustainable fuel for rural and industrial sectors, providing energy solutions for off-grid areas and remote industries.
  • Increased interest in waste-to-energy projects leveraging biomethane production, reducing organic waste disposal challenges while generating valuable energy.

Biomethane Market Size & Share to Surpass USD 8.0 billion by 2031, Garnering 7.1% CAGR: TMR Report

Retrieved on: 
Monday, October 30, 2023

WILMINGTON, Del., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The biomethane market was estimated to have acquired US$ 4.3 billion in 2022.  It is anticipated to register a 7.1% CAGR from 2023 to 2031, and by 2031, the market is likely to gain US$ 8.0 billion. As nations aim to decarbonize their gas supply, there is growing demand for biomethane in gas grids. The market is witnessing investments in infrastructure and research to enhance biomethane injection into existing natural gas networks.

Key Points: 
  • Anaerobic digestion is the dominating production process in the biomethane market, efficiently converting organic waste into valuable biomethane and minimizing environmental impact.
  • Electricity Generation is the dominating application in the biomethane market, with the conversion of biomethane into clean electricity gaining prominence.
  • Biomethane is gaining traction as a sustainable fuel for rural and industrial sectors, providing energy solutions for off-grid areas and remote industries.
  • Increased interest in waste-to-energy projects leveraging biomethane production, reducing organic waste disposal challenges while generating valuable energy.

Discover 6 fascinating animals that live at the bottom of the St. Lawrence River

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Friday, October 27, 2023

In the vast St. Lawrence River, an impressive variety of animals live on the seabed.

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  • In the vast St. Lawrence River, an impressive variety of animals live on the seabed.
  • These organisms live either buried in the sediment (infaunas) or on the surface of the seabed (epibenthos).
  • As far back as 1988 researchers listed over 1,855 species of benthic invertebrates living in the estuary and gulf of the St. Lawrence River.

Luminous worms

  • Some of these worms are actually capable of bioluminescence.
  • The production of light in the form of luminous flashes has three general functions: defensive (to escape predators), offensive (in support of predation) and communicative (for reproduction).
  • In the St. Lawrence River, the only scale worms with this ability are of the Harmothoe genus, of which there are five species.

Are corals cold?

  • But does coral only grow in warm waters?
  • Corals are actually marine polyps, cylindrical animals with a mouth surrounded by a ring of tentacles, that secrete a molecule called calcium carbonate to form a skeleton.
  • There are two types: soft corals, with an internal skeleton that reinforces the structure of the colony (a collection of cloned individuals) while ensuring its elasticity, and hard corals, where each polyp secretes a cup-shaped external skeleton, creating their characteristic rigidity.

Starfish: dreaded gourmets

  • They are actually fearsome predators, and understanding how they feed will likely change the way you see them.
  • Faced with the two greediest species in the St. Lawrence (Asterias rubens and Leptasterias polaris), mussels normally have nothing to fear.
  • But thanks to dozens of ambulacral feet — little suckers on their underside — starfish can easily open mussels.

You said centenarian?


Present in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, particularly in the Magdalen Islands, the Northern quahog (Arctica islandica) is the world’s longest-living animal. It is a bivalve mollusc protected by a calcareous shell with two valves, like that of a mussel or oyster. The Northern quahog can easily live up to 200 years, but the oldest specimen, recorded in Iceland, was 507 years old.
Other bivalves are known to live long lives. The age of these molluscs can be determined by the growth rings on their shells, rather like trees, but the technique here is called sclerochronology. It is even possible to read the history of the climate on the shells of several bivalves and use this information to predict future conditions.

Worms, medicine and the Olympics

  • Although this worm could revolutionize medicine, it could also pose problems for anti-doping agencies and athletes.
  • Virtually undetectable and hyper-performing, the incredible oxygenating benefits of the arenicolous worm’s hemoglobin could undoubtedly boost athletes’ performance at the next Olympics.

Natural “crazy glue”

  • Although mussels are tossed about by breaking waves all day long, they still manage to hold tight to the rocks.
  • The byssus, a collection of hair-sized fibres that are both strong and elastic.
  • The proteins that make up byssus form natural ‘crazy glue’; this liquid glue hardens rapidly, enabling the mussel to adhere with unrivalled tenacity to virtually any surface, even wet ones.
  • Cindy Grant is a member of the Québec-Océan strategic group and of the Unité Mixte Internationale Takuvik.
  • Lisa Treau De Coeli is a member of the Québec-Océan strategic group and of the Unité Mixte Internationale Takuvik.