Richard Maino

High energy field: reed canary grass can beautify derelict sites and produce good renewable fuel. Pictured: bioregeneration experts Dr Richard Lord (left, holding a fuel brick) and Richard Green.

Photographer: Image by Teesside University

Much Greener Grass On The Other Side Of The Fence

27 July 2010

by Richard Maino, London Press Service

Environment » Renewable Energy

AN ORDINARY plant could be used to generate cleaner, renewable energy. UK scientists have shown that reed canary grass can make an excellent fuel for biomass power stations and for smaller buildings. read more

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