Whey to go! Could the cheese byproduct heat our homes and fuel our cars?

The Guardian Environment Monday 03 August 2026, 15:02 UTC By Guardian Staff 1 min read

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British cheesemakers have struggled to find a use for the 95,000 tonnes of salty whey they produce every year. But researchers may have come up with a solutionName: Whey.

British cheesemakers have struggled to find a use for the 95,000 tonnes of salty whey they produce every year. But researchers may have come up with a solution

Name: Whey.

Age: As old as milk.

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