eliza barclay

Here’s another reason to save those bacon drippings: They can be converted into diesel fuel, that is if you have the the equipment handy to hydrogenate the fats and turn them into renewable diesel. Meat conglomerate Tyson Foods would like to see more Americans driving on lard if a new venture with Syntroleum works out. [...]

Last month during my month-long trip to China I had a chance to learn a little about chronic water shortages and the Chinese government’s grand plans to keep the thirst of northern cities like Beijing slaked. This story for National Geographic News is the product of that little thought venture. More China stories to come [...]