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  Kelp Biofuel: Ocean's Solution to Oil's End

  Published May 7, 2026

  Kelp Biofuel

  Scientists at Woods Hole are developing super-fast kelp strains for biofuel, aiming to replace oils carbon emissions. This seaweed, which grows in the ocean and requires no land or fresh water, can be converted into clean liquid fuel through a heat-pressure process. Despite promising yields and strain improvements, federal funding for kelp research has ended, leaving farmers and experts in a tight spot. Energy giants demand proof of demand before investing, while small-scale farmers face permit

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