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Landfill GTE project to produce energy for 1,000 homes
St. Joseph, Mo., is partnering with Kansas City Power & Light to create a landfill gas-to-energy project at a 90-acre landfill. According to experts, the project will produce enough power to benefit 1,000 residences. Read more about it here.
Arizona Votes to Fill Old Mine Shafts with Scrap Tires
In a controversial decision, Arizona state lawmakers voted to get rid of old tires by stuffing them down abandoned mines. Environmental activists are concerned about the risk of underground fires and water contamination, but proponents of the decision say that it's an inexpensive way to close off dangerous shafts. Check out the full story here.
Waste to Generate Significant Energy in Spain
University of Zaragoza (UNIZAR) researchers are continuing to study the use of waste in the generation of electricity. While solid waste seems to be the most cost-effective option, the study did not rule out water treatment sludge and livestock slurry as alternate energy sources. Find out more about the possibilities by clicking here.
