MANURE FUEL

BY PHILIP FINE

FARM animal waste is being turned into diesel fuel at West Virginia University, USA, using a heat and pressure technique, mimicking natural oil production. The manure is pressure-cooked, causing the water to react with the manure to form petroleum-type products.

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