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happy mutants Homebiogas: easy, clean, climate-friendly way to heat and power your home with garbage Cory Doctorow

peak phosphorus The world is running out of phosphorus, which threatens global food supply Mark Frauenfelder

New kitchen appliance turns food waste into fertilizer in 24 hours Mark Frauenfelder

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