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Before scaling up the use of any microbial solutions its imperative to understand any potential environmental repercussions. We need to ensure the cure isnt worse than the ailment she adds. Still scientists are hopeful that microbes can help make our planet healthier and more sustainable. Compared to other carbon capture solutions microbes are infinitely replicable says Tierney.  bullet for tackling climate change it is really exciting to find an organism that is a really high performing engine for carbon capture.  

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