Why land application looks easy in Madison, Wisconsin
Article Abstract:
The Metropolitan Sewerage District of Madison, WI, has been successful in recycling much of the district's solid wastes through its Metrogro program. The program involves the treatment of sludge at the Nine Springs Wastewater Treatment Facility and the production of environmentally-safe agricultural fertilizers. Through intensive public information campaigns the district has been able to generate a strong interest in the fertilizers among farmers, ensuring a steady market for the solid waste treatment by-product.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 1996
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Information overload
Article Abstract:
China's creation of a new Ministry of Information Industry in early 1998 has impacted foreign information technology companies. Reforms in the country included the establishment of the ministry to address issues of competition and network convergency. The ministry was formed through the merger of other governmental agencies and ministries.
Publication Name: China Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 1350-6390
Year: 1998
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New Findings are Puzzling
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There are problems in interpreting and applying the results of research on the effects of low-level electromagnetic radiation on organisms. Results often remain unconfirmed or are even negated. It is not yet possible to predict exposure conditions under which biological effects occur.
Publication Name: IEEE Spectrum
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0018-9235
Year: 1984
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