1. Full citation and abstract (include link if exists)
Jie Gao, “the algae can absorb carbon and also as the fuel.” Xinhua, 07/17/2008.
Abstract: two big problems all over the world are reducing greenhouse gas emissions and meet the increasing demand for energy. However, the researchers may have found the solution: algae.
减少温室气体排放和满足日益增长的能源需求是全世界面临的两大难题。然而，研究者们可能已经为这两个问题找到了一个共同解决方案：运用藻类。
2. What is the main point and the purpose of the article?
How the algae can help people while improving the air quality.
藻类如何帮助人们提高空气质量。
3. Does the way the article is written encourage you to take sides on the issue? Explain.
There are a lot of technologies and methods need us to develop for solving environmental issues. If we can share these new achievements to the world, there will be a better life.
还有很多治污的手段和方法等待着我们去挖掘，如果我们可以与全世界共享资源的话，人们的生活会更加美好。
4. List the sources the author(s) use to support the claims on air pollution (i.e. scientific evidence, expert, government official, citizens, etc.). Provide names and short descriptions.
Frederick hogg: The head of the Bellona foundation which is an environmental protection organization. He said that algae can filter out industrial carbon dioxide from the flue gas, produce energy, and also benefit the agricultural production.
5. What bias did the author bring to the writing of this article?
No bias were mentioned by the author.
6. How (if at all) are health disparities, or other equity issues addressed in the article or report?
There are no health disparities mention in the article.
7. What three points, details or references from the article did you follow up on to advance your understanding of the issued and actors described in the article?
I think more study on algae should be conducted. If we have more data and solid evidence on this new method of improving air quality, I believe it will be really helpful.
藻类减排是个宝, 吸碳还能做燃料
郜婕
新华每日电讯/2008 年/7 月/17 日/第007 版 科技•健康
1. Full citation and abstract (include link if exists)
Jie Gao, “the algae can absorb carbon and also as the fuel.” Xinhua, 07/17/2008.
Abstract: two big problems all over the world are reducing greenhouse gas emissions and meet the increasing demand for energy. However, the researchers may have found the solution: algae.
减少温室气体排放和满足日益增长的能源需求是全世界面临的两大难题。然而，研究者们可能已经为这两个问题找到了一个共同解决方案：运用藻类。
2. What is the main point and the purpose of the article?
How the algae can help people while improving the air quality.
藻类如何帮助人们提高空气质量。
3. Does the way the article is written encourage you to take sides on the issue? Explain.
There are a lot of technologies and methods need us to develop for solving environmental issues. If we can share these new achievements to the world, there will be a better life.
还有很多治污的手段和方法等待着我们去挖掘，如果我们可以与全世界共享资源的话，人们的生活会更加美好。
4. List the sources the author(s) use to support the claims on air pollution (i.e. scientific evidence, expert, government official, citizens, etc.). Provide names and short descriptions.
Frederick hogg: The head of the Bellona foundation which is an environmental protection organization. He said that algae can filter out industrial carbon dioxide from the flue gas, produce energy, and also benefit the agricultural production.
挪威环境保护组织贝洛纳基金会负责人弗雷德里克•豪格评价说: “运用藻类具有“一石三鸟”效果，既能滤出工业废气中的二氧化碳，又能产生能量，还能造福于农业生产。”
5. What bias did the author bring to the writing of this article?
No bias were mentioned by the author.
6. How (if at all) are health disparities, or other equity issues addressed in the article or report?
There are no health disparities mention in the article.
7. What three points, details or references from the article did you follow up on to advance your understanding of the issued and actors described in the article?
I think more study on algae should be conducted. If we have more data and solid evidence on this new method of improving air quality, I believe it will be really helpful.
我认为关于藻类是否能够有助于治理空气污染还需要进行更多的研究并取得有力的证据来说明它的实用性。