Methane is one of the strongest sources of energy on the planet and cows are the largest producers of methane. Take a look with Dean Kamen at how one Vermont farm is using cow waste to not only power their farm, but 400 other community homes!
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Dean of Invention: How Cow Waste Generates Electricity
Methane is one of the strongest sources of energy on the planet and cows are the largest producers of methane. Take a look with Dean Kamen at how one Vermont farm is using cow waste to not only power their farm, but 400 other community homes!
Added: Oct 8, 2010
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