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Burning feces at 1000°C and creating drinking water and electricity
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The machine runs at such a high temperature (1000 degrees Celsius) that there’s no nasty smell; in fact it meets all the emissions standards set by the U.S. government.
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http://www.gatesnotes.com/Developmen...oop-to-Potable
Honestly, is there a reason to not do this here? Even if we call it "nonpotable," nonpotable water and electricity would be worthwhile, right?
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01-07-2015, 08:37 PM
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01-07-2015, 08:53 PM
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Cool! There's a bus line in England that runs on poo.
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01-07-2015, 08:55 PM
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I'd drink that water!
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01-07-2015, 09:03 PM
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01-07-2015, 09:20 PM
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Seems kind of a waste to burn what could, if properly treated, become valuable fertilizer.
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01-07-2015, 09:42 PM
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Seems kind of a waste to burn what could, if properly treated, become valuable fertilizer.
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01-08-2015, 02:55 AM
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Seems kind of a waste to burn what could, if properly treated, become valuable fertilizer.
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Fertilizer and biomethane gas, which can be used to run gensets or even as an automotive fuel. |
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01-08-2015, 11:46 PM
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Seems kind of a waste to burn what could, if properly treated, become valuable fertilizer.
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Well don't plants also need water to survive? This crap (pun intended) has many purposes, and there's just so much of it going to waste.
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01-09-2015, 12:17 PM
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I want one!
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