From Waste To Watts: Biofuel Bonanza

latitude 37.32551, longitude -120.640341

It may look like waste, but to some people it's green power. Find out how California dairy farms and restaurants like Jardinière are taking their leftover waste and transforming it into clean energy.

Air Date: Tuesday, Jul 10 2007 at 9:00AM
Duration: 9:45 Episode: 113 Segment: a
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Topics: Chemistry, Environment
Location: Merced County

Waste to Watts Educator Guide

Help students explore new methods for limiting waste and creating energy with the Waste to Watts story and Educator Guide.
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