A new discovery for solving low pH and high phos&nitrate issues alltogether

[Ontheway]

A new discovery for our suffering reef tanks.

Now its possible to turn CO2 to ethanol !

(Of course, there are some added benefits like solving Greenhouse effect issues or terra forming of other planets etc but..)
:D

http://bigthink.com/laurie-vazquez/scientists-accidentally-create-easy-solution-to-global-warming

 

[Waterjockey]

A new discovery for our suffering reef tanks.

Now its possible to turn CO2 to ethanol !

(Of course, there are some added benefits like solving Greenhouse effect issues or terra forming of other planets etc but..)
:D

http://bigthink.com/laurie-vazquez/scientists-accidentally-create-easy-solution-to-global-warming

Lol...love the thread title. :)

What is the net energy and CO2 balance? How much CO2 is released to produce the electricity to produce the ethanol, which will release the CO2 again when it is burned? Looks like a net CO2 producer to me

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

FWIW, this is what corals, algae, and all photosynthetic organisms already do: turn CO2 into organics. :)

 

[bif24701]

FWIW, this is what corals, algae, and all photosynthetic organisms already do: turn CO2 into organics. :)

Exactly. I need to read it but I'm assuming it is some how accelerated.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Yes, with electricity. lol

 

[Ontheway]

FWIW, this is what corals, algae, and all photosynthetic organisms already do: turn CO2 into organics. :)

Then, now we are able to run our reefs without corals, algae or any other photosynthetics :) All you'll need is a bit stray voltage

 

[bif24701]

Yes, with electricity. lol

Lol "eyes rolled". So, we are going to use electrical power to turn CO2 into fuel to power the plants to generate the electricity to power it. With each transition of power form there is always a lose so this is not going to be a great plan to save the planet. Got it, lol