Air-quality rules in the region leave dairy farmers facing costly changes to generators used to burn methane to produce power. Some have put their renewable-energy plans on hold. Central California is home to nearly 1.6 million dairy cows and their manure -- up to 192 million pounds per day. It's a mountain of waste and a potential environmental hazard.
A Stink In Central California Over Converting Cow Manure To Electricity
Los Angeles Times - Top News, Los Angeles Times
Mon, 03/01/2010 - 1:00am
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