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Wastewater workers wish for a fatberg-free holiday

by Jill Replogle

Dec 26, 2022

Our sewers work overtime at this time of year.

A wastewater treatment plant in Oakland, California. Wastewater workers are urging people to be mindful about disposing of grease and oil, which can wreak havoc on sewer systems.

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MID-DAY UPDATE: Global wheat supply, the Suez Canal, and Atlanta's grease goldmine

by Katharine Crnko

Feb 1, 2011

As protests continue today in Egypt, the global business community focuses on spikes in oil and wheat prices. The World Bank says 30 million...