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Inspired by: interviews » R&D in synthetic biofuels from algae.

version: 7 / updated: 2011-11-21
id: #1923 / version id: #1923
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Originally submitted by: Ivan Montenegro Perini
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Source of inspiration

Interviews

The source of the Weak Signal is

Undisclosed Transport Expert, Automotive company, interviewed by" Z-PUNKT".

Signal's headline

(max. 9 words)
R&D in synthetic biofuels from algae.

Signal's description

(approx. 150 words)
Please describe the Weak Signal (approx. 150 words)
There is currently much venture capital flowing into this research area, particularly the breeding and treatment of different algae types. Additionally, the famous biochemist Craig Venter is active in financing projects aimed at creating algae

Keywords

biofuels, R&D, environment, algae diesel, energy and synthetic biology.

Mini-description

(max. 250 characters)
Enterprises such as BP and Shell invest huge amounts of money on R&D in synthetic biofuels from algae

Signal's potential evolution

It could lead to...
issue type of issue/development potential impact on society timeframe for the issue to become at least 50% probable
#1 new/emerging
 		beneficial
#2 new/emerging
 		harmful

Importance

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Level 4: important for the whole world

Filters preventing the signal's monitoring

economic filters (business/market interests)
scientific filters (knowledge/technology access)
other, please specify:   Environment.

Signal's relevance for European Grand Challenges

where? please justify:
particularly relevant Europe world
Behavioural change
Energy security/dynamics
Economic prosperity/dynamics
Innovation dynamics
Sustainability and climate change

Signal's relevance for thematic research areas

please justify:
particularly relevant
Energy
Environment (including Climate Change)