Alga Biosciences wants to help climate change, one bovine burp at a time

Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing humanity today, and Alga Biosciences is committed to helping fight it, one bovine burp at a time.

Alga Biosciences has developed an innovative approach to reduce the emission of methane gas from livestock, one of the primary sources of greenhouse gas emissions. By engineering a natural strain of alga, the company has produced a feed supplement that suppresses methane emissions from cows. When cows eat the supplement, the alga reacts with their rumen, the part of their stomach that produces methane. By releasing oxygen, the alga is able to significantly reduce the amount of methane produced. This has the added benefit of making cows’ digestion more efficient and increasing their nutrient absorption.

Not only will Alga’s supplement reduce the amount of methane produced by cows, but it also has the potential to significantly impact global warming. One of the main causes of climate change is the burning of fossil fuels, which release large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Cows and other livestock are major contributors to carbon dioxide levels, releasing gases like methane and nitrous oxide, which are more damaging to the environment than carbon dioxide. Reducing methane emissions from cows by using Alga’s supplement could potentially nullify their contribution to global warming, resulting in a more sustainable planet.

In addition to their methane-suppressing algal supplement, Alga Biosciences is also working on other eco-friendly solutions to help fight climate change. The company is developing a new strain of algae that absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. They are also researching ways to use algae as a source of clean energy, by producing algae-based biofuels.

At Alga Biosciences, they believe that their innovative approach to reducing the environmental impact of livestock farming and their commitment to producing clean energy can help to slow down climate change. They are determined to make a difference, one bovine burp at a time.