sources, produced by the anaerobic degradation (or fermentation) of biodegradable materials such as manure, plant materials, green waste, energy crops, household and industry wastes, sewage sludge, and municipal waste. A methane-rich gas, it has carbon dioxide (CO2) as the second major constituent. In addition to being a renewable energy source, other benefits of biogas include: An alternate for fossil fuel Low level of methane release compared to conventional manure management Nil greenhouse gas emissions…
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