Turkey poop could help save us from ourselves
Scientists say “poop from the coop†could be a renewable source of energy.
By Marlene Cimons Nexus Media December 1, 2017
Israeli scientists have found a new use for turkey leftovers. But don’t pull those Thanksgiving scraps out of the freezer just yet, because it’s not what you think. It’s not about the meat — it’s about the poop. Researchers believe turkey and other poultry waste hold promise as a renewable fuel for heat and electricity.
“Poultry litter might be a notorious source of pollution, yet has the potential to be an important resource,†said Amit Gross, who chairs the department of environmental hydrology and microbiology at Ben Gurion University’s Zuckerberg Institute. “The Earth is literally going to be up to its ears in waste, and we’re trying to find a way to use this waste for electricity, for heat, and for cleaner air and water.â€
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