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Dairy chiefs aim to take foot off gas - The Canberra Times

The Canberra Times, Australia - Apr 15, 2009

Dairy chiefs aim to take foot off gasThe research could develop some solutions within a year and have a huge effect in Wisconsin, where the centre is based. The state has about 1.25 million dairy cows, or about 14 per cent of the national total. The University of Arkansas' Applied Dairy industry looks to engineer gasless 'cow of the future'

E-waste legislation debated - Superior Telegram

Superior Telegram, MN - Apr 15, 2009

E-waste legislation debatedThe electronics industry says a plan that would mandate the recycling of computers and televisions in Wisconsin would drive up costs for consumers. The plan would make electronics manufacturers responsible for collecting e-waste. Questions raised about e-waste legislation

US Wind Energy Industry Reports Strong Growth in 2008 - Cabot Wealth Advisory

Cabot Wealth Advisory, MA - Apr 15, 2009

USA TodayUS Wind Energy Industry Reports Strong Growth in 2008Wind power's recent growth has also accelerated investment in manufacturing: wind turbine and turbine component manufacturers announced, added or expanded more than 55 facilities in 2008 alone, spanning 24 states from Alabama to Wisconsin. US Wind Power Industry Increases Employment By 70% In One Year Texas is still wind king, but Iowa breezes past California

Grants to revitalize dairy industry - WKOW-TV.com

WKOW-TV.com, WI - Apr 14, 2009

Grants to revitalize dairy industryWisconsin's dairy industry generates $20 billion each year, accounting for many jobs and a large portion of the state's export market. The grants are part of the Value Added Dairy Initiative (VADI) Year 5 program funding, which Senator Herb Kohl and

Saltie owners blast Wisconsin ballast rules - Duluth News Tribune

Duluth News Tribune, MN - Apr 15, 2009

Northland's NewsCenterSaltie owners blast Wisconsin ballast rulesOpponents of the new rules say the Department of Natural Resources’ current proposal brings too much regulation too fast for the shipping industry to meet, and may force oceangoing commerce to avoid Wisconsin ports. “The state’s current plan would be WI Ballast Water Permit 2009 International Shipping Season Kicks Off In Superior Federal Welland is test case for ballast treatment

Dairy chiefs aim to take foot off gas - The Canberra Times

15.04.09

The United States dairy industry wants to engineer the ''cow of the future'' to pass less gas in a project aimed at cutting the industry's greenhouse gas emissions by 25per cent by 2020.

US Dairy and Dairy Management Inc's Innovation Centre chief executive Thomas Gallagher said the cow project aimed to reduce intestinal methane, the single largest component of the dairy industry's carbon footprint.

The initiative's leader, Rick Naczi, said one area to be explored by the project was modifying the dairy cows' feed so they produce less methane.

Another possible solution was targeting the microbes in the cow's gut, Mr Naczi said.

The research could develop some solutions within a year and have a huge effect in Wisconsin, where the centre is based.

The state has about 1.25 million dairy cows, or about 14 per cent of the national total.

The University of Arkansas' Applied Sustainability Centre estimated the dairy industry contributed less than 2 per cent of total US greenhouse

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