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Joule Unlimited

Alright kiddo, let's talk about something called Joule Unlimited. It's a company that does some cool things with energy.

You see, when we need energy for things like lights or cars or electricity, we often use things like coal, oil, or natural gas. These things are called fossil fuels, and they're not always the best for the environment because they can produce pollution.

But Joule Unlimited has found another way to make energy that's more sustainable and better for the environment. They use something called "microbes" that can take in sunlight and carbon dioxide (which is also in the air we breathe out) and turn it into a type of fuel.

This fuel is called "solar fuel" or "solar diesel" and it's just as powerful as the fuel we get from fossil fuels. Plus, it doesn't pollute the air as much, so it's better for the planet!

The process of making solar fuel is pretty complicated, but the people at Joule Unlimited have figured it out. They have special containers called "bioreactors" where the microbes can do their job and turn sunlight and carbon dioxide into fuel. Then they can use the fuel for things like cars or machines that need power.

So, Joule Unlimited is doing some really cool things to help make energy more sustainable and better for the environment. And that's good news for all of us!