Scientists make breakthrough that could revolutionize what happens to common waste: ‘Promising’
Recycling is often promoted as a fix for the world’s plastic problem. However, according to the Organisation for…
Trump policies set back Colorado’s greenhouse gas reduction goals
The Trump administration’s rollback of policies that improve the climate and protect human health are slowing Colorado’s progress…
Texas company broke federal rules in cleanup of Colorado gas spill
A large Texas oil and gas company broke three federal rules when it improperly transported and dumped hazardous…
EPA approves new pesticide with PFAS, sparking health concerns :: WRAL.com
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved another pesticide that contains PFAS, often referred to as “forever chemicals”…
Alaska aims to regulate its own hazardous waste
Dead batteries are common household hazardous waste items that are accepted at Juneau’s hazardous waste facility. (Photo by…
Public can comment on how state should handle pollution from Asheboro wastewater plant :: WRAL.com
Federal regulators are inviting the public to weigh in Wednesday night on how North Carolina should handle toxic…
Vance warns ‘deeper’ cuts ahead for federal workers as government shutdown enters 12th day
US Vice-President J.D. Vance on Sunday said there will be deeper cuts to the federal workforce the longer…
Colorado summer ozone pollution hits lowest levels in 16 years
The Front Range recorded its lowest ozone levels in 16 years this summer, but the region still needs…
Recent study finds ‘garbage lasagnas’ forming in open landfills across US release staggering amount of air pollution: ‘Something has gone awry’
Landfills across America are releasing far more methane, a potent planet-warming gas, than we previously thought. A study…
Ten years after Gold King Mine spill, superfund cleanup is incomplete
Three million gallons of acidic mine drainage flooded into the Animas River basin 10 years ago, turning the…
Suncor to spend $57 million to curb air pollution in Commerce City
Suncor Energy is planning to spend more than $57 million to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions at its Commerce City…
Dumpster diver in disbelief after finding incredible haul of valuable items in trash: ‘$10,000 retail value’
The saying “one man’s trash is another’s treasure” is sometimes less an axiom about how different people value…