Government turns to manure power

James S Murray
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New report claims anaerobic digestion technologies fuelled by manure and slurry could provide enough power for two million homes

The widespread deployment of anaerobic digestion technologies across the UK's farming sector could generate enough heat and electricity to power two million homes, cutting greenhouse gas emissions in the...

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