16 – Big Plans for a Tiny Plant

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Jul 15, 201800:28:25Science & Medicine

As concentrations of greenhouse gasses continue to rise, scientists are working hard to develop ways to ween the world off our need for fossil fuels. Biofuels are one promising solution, and they're commonly made from fo...

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