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August 18, 2014

Stinky gases emanating from landfills could transform into clean energy
San Francisco CA (SPX) Aug 18, 2014
A new technique that transforms stinky, air-polluting landfill gas could produce the sweet smell of success as it leads to development of a fuel cell generating clean electricity for homes, offices and hospitals, researchers say. The advance would convert methane gas into hydrogen, an efficient, clean form of energy. The researcher's report is part of the 248th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS), the world's largest scientific society. The meeting, attended by thousands ... read more

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