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Risks of Environmental Releases of Synthetic GEOs

Risks of Environmental Releases of Synthetic GEOs. Dr. Allison A. Snow The Ohio State University Columbus, OH Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues July 8, 2010. Chlamydomonas , green algae Sources: Google Images.

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Risks of Environmental Releases of Synthetic GEOs

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  1. Risks of Environmental Releases of Synthetic GEOs Dr. Allison A. Snow The Ohio State University Columbus, OH Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues July 8, 2010 Chlamydomonas, green algae Sources: Google Images

  2. Hypothetical scenarios – contained bioreactors and open ponds Photos: Google Images Source:1988 DOE Report on choosing locations for open ponds

  3. Algal bloom in Lake Atitlan, Guatemala Source: Wikipedia

  4. Algal blooms and fish die-off Source: Google Images

  5. Synthetic Genomics Inc and ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company Sign Exclusive, Multi-Year Agreement to Develop Next Generation Biofuels Using Photosynthetic AlgaeLA JOLLA, CALIFORNIA—July 14, 2009— Synthetic Genomics Inc. (SGI), a privately held company applying genomic-driven commercial solutions to address a variety of global challenges including energy and the environment, announced today a multi-year research and development agreement with ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company (EMRE) to develop next generation biofuels using photosynthetic algae. As part of the multi-faceted agreement, SGI will receive milestone payments for achievements in developing biofuel products. (see www.syntheticgenomics.com) The New Yorker, Sept. 21, 2009

  6. Synthetic Genomics Inc and ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company Sign Exclusive, Multi-Year Agreement to Develop Next Generation Biofuels Using Photosynthetic AlgaeLA JOLLA, CALIFORNIA—July 14, 2009— Synthetic Genomics Inc. (SGI), a privately held company applying genomic-driven commercial solutions to address a variety of global challenges including energy and the environment, announced today a multi-year research and development agreement with ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company (EMRE) to develop next generation biofuels using photosynthetic algae. As part of the multi-faceted agreement, SGI will receive milestone payments for achievements in developing biofuel products. (see www.syntheticgenomics.com) Weissman’s company –www.aurorabiofuels.com The Aurora process does not compete for agricultural resources. Aurora has a minimal environmental footprint: the system, which is extremely efficient in terms of land usage, uses salt water in its ponds and can be built on unarable land. Aurora’s algae feed on carbon dioxide and sequester 90 percent of the CO2 fed into their environment. The New Yorker, Sept. 21, 2009

  7. Enclosed bioreactors Schenk et al., 2008, Bioenergy Research

  8. Chlamydomonas, green algae Sources: Google Images

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