World  |  Environment  |  Science & Technology  |  Health  |  Human Rights  |  Feel Good  |  Regions
Great News Network
Spread the word: Share

Double Bonus: Bacteria Eat Pollution, Generate Electricity

by Pat Coate | June 08, 2005

Charleston, SC - Scientists have long studied bacteria that can clean up toxic waste by eating it.

"The technology could be used to assist in the reclamation of wastewaters, thereby resulting in the removal of waste and generation of electricity."

Continue reading on LiveScience.com article opens in new window 
[Broken link?]


Comment on this story

More Great News

 

Recommendations

About

The Great News Network is meant to supplement your daily news sources - not replace it. It's role is to show that there is hope, people are making a difference, and that a lot of things are getting better.

Optimism is a great catalyst for making the world a better place. When we can see there is hope, then we'll be more compelled to make the effort to do our part.

© 2003-2012 GNN