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Researchers Uncover Electricity-Generating Mechanism in Bacteria
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Researchers at Rice University in Houston have uncovered a means of using bacteria that generate electricity as part of their survival process. Their findings could be a useful path toward innovations in clean energy, biomanufacturing and environmental monitoring.
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Understanding and Utilizing Environmental Product Declarations
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Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are becoming more widely available for electrical products in the United States. Understanding how EPDs are developed and why they’re important helps stakeholders in the electrical industry utilize them strategically.
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