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King County in Washington trying to convert sewage to energy

Environment

King County wants to make you a deal. They’ll give you access to their sewage for free. You just have to do something with it. If this sounds like a bit of a raw deal, hang on. That sewage is actually warm, and could become a source for clean, renewable heat for buildings.

Waiting for Water

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Antarctica Series, Part 4: An Ice Journal

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Boston’s Green Hotel

Lead Surprisingly Still in Brass Plumbing

Burning Controversy

Burning wood may be a natural, affordable alternative to fuels like oil or gas, but in Maine, outdoor wood boilers have ignited debate.

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Cool Fix for a Hot Planet

Sunny Hawaii takes the lead in solar water heating.

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Burning Controversy

Burning wood may be a natural, affordable alternative to fuels like oil or gas, but in Maine, outdoor wood boilers have ignited a controversy. The issue is the smoke they send up the chimney, and what’s in it.

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The Heat Is On

Arts, Culture & Media

With the rough weather this winter, writer Henry Alford has been cooped up inside more than he’d like. He’s been listening to the radiator clanging, banging, and hissing so long that it sounds like music. So he created his own composition for radiators, and he got a professional opinion from classical music critic Fred Plotkin. […]

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Going in the shower to save water

Health & Medicine

A Brazilian environmental group, SOS Mata Atlantica, is campaigning to conserve water. Anchor Lisa Mullins has details.