Brilliant Planet - Harn098: Brilliant Planet - Harnessing the Power of Algae in the Desert with Dr. Raffael Jovineessing the Power of Algae in the Desert with Dr. Raffael Jovine
Raffael Jovine trained in molecular biophysics and biochemistry at Yale, did his PhD in marine sciences at UC Santa Barbara, and completed research at MIT. In 2013, he founded and is now chief scientist of Brilliant Planet, a company that uses seawater, sunlight, and wind to grow food in coastal deserts, replicating algal blooms. He is married with five children and lives in London.
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In this episode Marjorie and Raffael discuss:
The ideal environment for algae to bloom
How growing algae in the sand creates multiple opportunities for coastal desert communities
The importance of partnerships when solving hyper-local climate challenges
Dr. Jovine’s new book How Light Makes Life: The Hidden Wonders and World-Saving Powers of Photosynthesis (publisher link)
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