The power of poo: Cows could be central to Labour's future renewable energy ambitions

Government Ministers have been urged to reap the rewards from biomethane and understand how it could play a crucial role in supporting farmers and the UK's aim to become a clean energy superpower

Chris Brayford
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GMB Union said biomethane from cow dung could heat 10 million homes while saving jobs and creating tens of thousands more.
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GMB Union said biomethane from cow dung could heat 10 million homes while saving jobs and creating tens of thousands more.

British-farmed cowpat could be crucial to the UK's clean energy ambitions, and a union has urged the Government to accelerate its potential in the national debate about renewable energy. GMB Union said...

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