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- Researchers tested a new method for sludge treatment.
- The method makes renewable natural gas from sludge.
- It also lowers the cost of treatment.
- The method uses heat and high pressure.
- A small amount of oxygen is added before digestion.
- Special bacteria turn gas into clean methane.
- The methane can replace fossil natural gas.
- This reduces waste and landfill disposal needs.
- The work could help many local communities.
- The study shows a sustainable option for cities.
Difficult words
- sludge — thick wet waste from water or pipes
- renewable — can be made again and not used up
- methane — a clean gas used like natural gas
- landfill — a place where people bury waste
- digestion — a process that breaks down waste
- bacteria — very small living things, some make gas
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Discussion questions
- Would you like this method in your town?
- Do you think renewable natural gas is good?
- Does your town have a landfill?
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