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Video: Scientists develop 'grassoline' out of lawn clippings
Video: Scientist develop biofuels out of grass clippings and other organic waste. NBC's Brian Mooar reports.

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Kirsten@Nexyoo Sep 23 2009 at 12:47 PM

Biofuels may be a good solution, but many scientists have pointed out potential problems as well, like running out of land to grow the crops for the fuel, overuse of water, or deforestation. I think the technology definitely has potential, but has to be done in the right way.

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