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Clean Fuel Energy for Elon Musk from Kenyan Biogas International
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Clean Fuel Energy for Elon Musk from Kenyan Biogas International

An innovative Kenyan biogas technology startup removes weeds from large water bodies to produce clean gas for fuel! Biogas International has already helped the families in the village of Kisumu in western Kenya with 50 "digesters," helping them switch from wood or charcoal to clean biogas processed from tanks of water hyacinths.  Biogas International, the Kenyan biogas technology startup, realized the harmful effect of smoke on the lives of the people of Kisumu. According to a US state agency, "The biggest health threat from smoke is from fine particulate matter or PM2.5. These microscopic particles can get into one's eyes and respiratory system causing burning eyes, runny nose, and illnesses, such as bronchitis." Apart from being a health hazard, it is also a hazard to effectively managin...
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