Programs

Algae: The New Superplant

Algae – they pollute our beaches and contaminate our waters. But what if they were also the super substance of the future? What if they could replace oil and create a world without plastic and feed the world? This documentary shows what scientists are already making a reality of this today.

PRODUCTION INFO

  • Year: 2019
  • Duration: 52 mins
  • Production: Spiegel TV
  • Director: Almut Faass
  • Available Versions: ENG, GER
  • Country of production: Germany

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