Iowa landfill to turn methane gas into electricity and heat

Linn County is hoping to have infrastructure set up by January that is able to support about 1,000 homes.

By Shauna Blackmon • Aug. 22, 2012

Teaching an old microbe new tricks

How a research team modified a microbe and taught it to produce fuel.  

By Shauna Blackmon • Aug. 21, 2012

Conflicts continue over rightful place for organic waste

Many states are struggling with the decision of where to put this high-commodity waste.

By Shauna Blackmon • Aug. 20, 2012