“…The big story of the week, of course, is that BP, after almost three miserable months, may have finally stopped its Gulf gusher. (Emphasis on “may.”)
But chances are you missed these greener tales — from the beauty of pond scum … to the bendable bike … to the regenerative power of beer.
1)…Scum and get it: It used to be a term reserved for ex-boyfriends and telemarketers … but now pond scum is feeling the love.
For all their (sometimes) stench and sliminess, algae are powerful little engines that convert solar energy into an oily material …
… and that has once again made them hot properties in the biofuels world…”
go to source/story>>>Ten green stories you probably missed this week | Grist
