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Issues are presented concerning the emission of pollutants such as chlorofluorocarbons, carbon dioxide, methane and organic mercury from landfill sites in the US. Research carried out by the Environmental Protection Agency is discussed.

Author: Benson, Etienne
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 2001
Research, Pollution, United States. Environmental Protection Agency, Sanitary landfills, Fills (Earthwork)

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Leggo of the lego!

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Issues are presented concerning the displacement of the Meccano construction toy by Lego. The Brio Corp. has signed a contract which enables it to sell Meccano under the name of Erector and the comeback of the toy is discussed.

Author: Benson, Etienne
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 2001
Marketing, Construction toys, BRIO Corp., Erector (Toy), Lego (Toy), Meccano (Toy)

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Barnyard power

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Issues are presented concerning the use of animal manure as an alternative fuel. The lack of interest of farmers in the installation and use of manure-power equipment is discussed. The environmental benefits are discussed.

Author: Benson, Etienne
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 2001
Methods, Energy use, Electric power generation, Farms, Manures, Electric power production

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