There’s no other way to put it. Congress is simply addicted to spending Other People’s Money. The latest evidence of their problem was the bill to resolve the fiscal cliff, which was stuffed with slabs of pork. That’s like sneaking drugs into your rehab counseling sessions.

Trying to save money on food?

In an effort to reduce air pollution and sewage waste, Gilbert will work with REV Biodiesel to collect used cooking grease at fire stations now through Jan. 5.

The news is packed with headlines aghast at the recent report that Americans waste 40 percent of their food. Many are springing into action to connect food banks and shelters with restaurants, or find creative ways to compost or biofuel the leftovers. I’ve also seen reminders to “eat what you purchased.” Consumers are feeling guilty and to blame.

Mayor John Lewis dropped the first doggie bag into eTURD, the dog waste digester at Cosmo Dog Park, in Gilbert Saturday.

NEW YORK -- For the first time, the top export of the United States, the world's biggest gasguzzler, is - wait for it - fuel.

Tempe has discovered a potentially lucrative source of alternative energy in the ickiest of places: restaurant grease traps.

OK, so we're broke. Not "have to stretch to next payday" broke. Really broke. Our accounts are overdrawn, the credit cards are maxed out; and if that's China on the phone, tell them we just stepped out. Yes, again.

The federal government intends to jump-start the fledgling biofuels industry in the name of national security.

The city of Phoenix has invested millions of dollars over the years to make air quality better through the use of alternative fuels in city-run vehicles and continues to look out for what comes next.

The city of Phoenix has invested millions of dollars over the years to make air quality better through the use of alternative fuels in city-run vehicles and continues to look out for what comes next.

The town’s annual tree recycling program received 91 tons of trees in 2010-11, nearly double last year’s 47 tons. A total of 4,600 trees were recycled this year, compared with 2,868 trees in 2009-10.

The 14th annual Energy, Utility & Environment Conference will be held from Jan. 31-Feb. 2 at the Phoenix Convention Center.

CASA GRANDE - Take a little Arizona sunshine and mix in water and some cow manure.

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AZ BioDiesel is collecting turkey fryer grease and other food byproducts at Gilbert fire stations through the Thanksgiving holiday weekend for conversion into environmentallyfriendly fuel at its local factory.

More than 21 high school students from 13-area high schools put on their lab coats last summer during an internship at Arizona State University’s Biodesign Institute, gaining first-hand experience with scientists working on cutting-edge environmental research.

More than 21 high school students from 13-area high schools put on their lab coats last summer during an internship at Arizona State University’s Biodesign Institute, gaining first-hand experience with scientists working on cutting-edge environmental research.

Mesa, Arizona State University's Polytechnic campus and the Greater Phoenix Economic Council are planning to develop a center for entrepreneurs and researchers to help them translate new technologies into thriving small businesses.

The state's budget crisis is putting pressure on Science Foundation Arizona to find other sources of funding for its research programs.