Circular Coal And Algae Ecosystem

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A coal mine feeds a power plant that sells electricity and emits carbon dioxide, while algae ponds absorb carbon and turn it into biofuel, and the money builds more ponds. Move the coal mined per step and the carbon each pond absorbs, then press Play to see whether the air gets cleaner or dirtier.

"Circular Coal And Algae Ecosystem" is a public Machinations diagram shared in the Community by Machinations, with 25 components.

It was created in October 2026 and last edited in November 2026.

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