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Woman Turns Kitchen Scraps Into Free Cooking Gas at Home
VideosApr 10

Woman Turns Kitchen Scraps Into Free Cooking Gas at Home

An Indian innovator has designed a compact biogas plant that transforms daily kitchen waste into clean cooking fuel. The system works without electricity or smoke, offering homes a sustainable alternative to traditional LPG.

The Better India2 min read
Cow Manure Biogas Wins Top Clean Energy Tax Credit
Planet WinsApr 8

Cow Manure Biogas Wins Top Clean Energy Tax Credit

America's newest clean energy winner comes from an unexpected place: dairy farms. A federal tax credit now recognizes biogas from cow manure as the only fuel with negative carbon emissions, meaning it actually removes carbon from the atmosphere.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Norway Stores CO₂ Under Seabed in World-First Project
Planet WinsApr 3

Norway Stores CO₂ Under Seabed in World-First Project

Norway just became the first country to capture carbon dioxide from wastewater biogas and store it permanently beneath the ocean floor. The breakthrough shows carbon removal technology can work at scale.

Google News - Norway Green Energy2 min read
Village Powers 80% of Homes With Cow Dung for 30 Years
VideosApr 1

Village Powers 80% of Homes With Cow Dung for 30 Years

A Karnataka village ditched LPG cylinders three decades ago and now runs most kitchens on biogas made from cow manure. Over 1,200 people enjoy clean fuel, stable costs, and total energy independence.

The Better India2 min read
German Village Dodges Energy Crisis With Renewables
Planet WinsMar 31

German Village Dodges Energy Crisis With Renewables

While energy prices surge across Europe, one small German village isn't feeling the pinch. Feldheim runs entirely on wind, solar, and biogas, shielding residents from global energy shocks.

Euronews2 min read
Hyderabad Market Turns Waste Into Power, Feeds 600 Daily
VideosMar 28

Hyderabad Market Turns Waste Into Power, Feeds 600 Daily

A market in Hyderabad transformed garbage into electricity, biogas, and 600 daily meals. The Bowenpally model proves waste isn't the problem—how we think about it is.

The Better India2 min read
India's Clean Energy Startups See 100% Demand Surge
SolutionsMar 19

India's Clean Energy Startups See 100% Demand Surge

After years of patient work, India's solar and biogas innovators are finally seeing mainstream demand for their sustainable cooking solutions. The shift is opening doors for conversations about energy independence that were once impossible to start.

Indian Express3 min read
IIT Grad Hasn't Bought Cooking Gas in 7 Years with Biogas
VideosMar 17

IIT Grad Hasn't Bought Cooking Gas in 7 Years with Biogas

An IIT graduate built a home biodigester that turns kitchen waste into cooking fuel, eliminating his need to buy LPG cylinders for seven years. His simple solution saves money while solving two problems at once.

The Better India2 min read
Turn Kitchen Scraps Into Cooking Gas at Home for $65
SolutionsMar 13

Turn Kitchen Scraps Into Cooking Gas at Home for $65

A simple biogas setup can convert your daily food waste into fuel for cooking while slashing your gas bills. Here's how families across India are building their own renewable energy systems right in their backyards.

The Better India3 min read
8 Indian Colleges Turn Food Scraps Into Fuel and Fertilizer
Planet WinsMar 4

8 Indian Colleges Turn Food Scraps Into Fuel and Fertilizer

Eight Indian universities are transforming hundreds of tons of cafeteria leftovers into cooking gas and garden compost, proving campus sustainability can be practical and powerful. From 45-day composting cycles to plants processing two tons daily, these schools are turning yesterday's lunch into tomorrow's fuel.

The Better India2 min read
Pennsylvania Dairy Farms Cut Emissions 20% With New System
Planet WinsFeb 6

Pennsylvania Dairy Farms Cut Emissions 20% With New System

A new farming approach combining year-round cover crops and biogas production could slash dairy farm emissions by over 20% while turning manure into renewable energy. Penn State researchers found the "Grass2Gas" system offers real climate progress, though farmers may need to make smart trade-offs.

Phys.org3 min read
Viking Line Cuts 50,000 Tonnes of Emissions with Biogas
SolutionsFeb 4

Viking Line Cuts 50,000 Tonnes of Emissions with Biogas

A major ferry company just proved fossil-free shipping isn't a distant dream. Viking Line slashed nearly 50,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases in 2025 by switching to biogas, and they're doubling down through 2026.

Google News - Emissions Reduction2 min read
Nigerian State Breaks Free from National Grid Blackouts
SolutionsJan 30

Nigerian State Breaks Free from National Grid Blackouts

While Nigeria's power grid collapsed twice in four days, Abia State kept the lights on. Governor Alex Otti is building energy independence through biogas plants and taking full control of the state's electricity system.

Punch Nigeria3 min read