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How Do They Do It?: Turning Trash Into Energy
Ever wonder how New York City pays the electric bill? Find out how the Big Apple turns the trucks filled with trash from the St. Patrick's Day Parade into energy for the city!
Added: Aug 5, 2009
Views: 34783 Views
Runtime: 03:09
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