methane
Jun 29 2009, Aditi Justa

Craig Venter, one of the leading scientists who is well renowned for his invaluable contributions to genomic research, is here with yet another discovery. Founder and President of the J. Craig Venter Institute, proclaims the discovery of ancient...

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Using methane from a local public landfill, SC Johnson produces enough power to run its largest global factory, located in Racine, Wisconsin, where products like Windex(R) glass cleaner are made. Learn more: www.scjohnson.com. (PRNewsFoto/SC Johnson)