Major breakthrough in Terraforming Technology!

A major Materials Sciences Breakthrough on the colony Aztlan ( LP 731-58 ).

Scientists have improved on the old Earth formula of Hydrophobic Silicate, commonly referred to as 'water-proof sand'. This material is crucial for terraforming efforts, as a layer placed under the topsoil will help to create an artificial aquifer with significant less water requirements. The substance was used extensively in the Sahara and the middle east on Old Earth before the exodus, allowing the restoration of prehistorical rivers and the creation of a tropical rain forest in parts of Saudi-Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Dubai.

This improvement increases the water retention ratio by over 100%, massively reducing the amount of external water needed to kickstart and ecosystem. Currently the TerraDyne Industries (LinkToInvestmentPortfiolioStockPerformansRecords) Terraforming Fab is producing 100 cubic meters per week, substantially improving the Aztlan settlement project timeline.

Naturally this project is not without detractors. Protesters are in arms about the the project moving forward despite the discovery of hydrophobic micro-'insects' and bacteria. Nativitists and conservators are demanding a halt to the project as scientists examine what impact the introduction of large quantities of water will have on the Aztlani ecosystem.

TerraDyne Public Relations has repeatedly pointed out that no such objections were raised during the two standard year project review process, when the initial discovery of these organisms were made, and the subsequent publishing of the idea to set aside a natural eco-preserve on Aztlan.

"Its preposterous that these reactionaries would come out of the woodwork After the initial investment was made. This project has been part of the public record for a long time new. It is our opinion that these protests are the end product of a rival organization manipulating the ignorant to drive down our Stock value." said Travis McDonovan, when interview outside of his home in Terra Nova yesterday.

More detais as they come available.

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