Posts Tagged Environment

Whey from NY’s Greek yogurt used to produce power

In this Jan. 13, 2012 photo, a worker moves fruit storage tanks at the Chobani Greek Yogurt plant in South Edmeston, N.Y. Whey, a byproduct of Greek yogurt production, is in some places being used to generate power. One New York state wastewater plant collects whey and combines it with anaerobic bacteria. The result is methane gas, a combustible fuel used to generate electricity.  (AP Photo/Mike Groll, File)

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The Greek yogurt boom in New York is being harnessed to make electricity.

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Fla. officials approve new rules for tarpon

LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — After listening to more than a hundred emotional opinions, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission this week voted to move forward with a controversial proposal to modify the type of gear used to catch tarpon statewide.

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Angler access projects finished at Nebraska refuge

VALENTINE, Neb. (AP) — Improvements have been completed on docks and boat ramps at the Valentine National Wildlife Refuge in Cherry County.

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State prison to cut well water use as of July

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The state penitentiary complex south of Santa Fe uses millions of gallons of water a month.

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