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A team from Concordia University has found a way to turn algae into a carbon-negative energy source—meaning it actually removes carbon dioxide from the air while creating energy! These tiny green organisms are being used in a new type of battery that stores solar energy and releases it without harmful emissions. Even cooler? The entire process is eco-friendly, renewable, and could help fight climate change.

This exciting development shows how nature and science can work together. Algae might be small, but their potential to power the future is huge. So what other everyday things could we use in surprising ways to help the planet?

Your Task:
Think of a surprising item from nature or daily life that could be turned into a clean energy source—like how algae was used!

In your response, include:

⚡ What your energy source is (Example: banana peels, rainwater, grass clippings)?
🔍 How it might work (Even if it’s just your own idea—get creative!)?
🌎 Why it’s good for the environment?
🎨 Describe your invention/device that would collect or use this power