This article is the first in a series on the environmental costs of America’s last remaining alumina refinery. GRAMERCY — For several months, a River Parishes refinery unlawfully discharged industrial ...

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to buy more food than we need, forget leftovers, or overlook the environmental impact of our eating habits. Yet, food waste is a global issue, contributing to ...

Australians waste around 7.68 million metric tons of food a year. This costs the economy an estimated A$36.6 billion and households up to $2,500 annually. Much of this food is wasted at home. So while ...

California shouldn’t weaken hazardous waste rules to allow local landfills to accept toxic dirt that currently goes to two specialized disposal sites in the Central Valley and hazardous facilities in ...

The Netflix series “Toxic Town” premiered on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. This drama miniseries is based on the true story of the Corby toxic waste case. Photo from IMDb. “Toxic Town,” a new four-episode ...

Bio-tar, once seen as a toxic waste, can be transformed into bio-carbon with applications in clean energy and environmental protection. This innovation could reduce emissions, create profits, and ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. California’s environmental board voted 4-1 to approve the state’s first hazardous waste management plan despite ...

Wayne Disposal Inc., one of the largest hazardous waste landfills in the country, is seeking to further expand its facility in Wayne County's Van Buren Township. The landfill's acceptance of toxic ...

In Los Angeles, crews from the Environmental Protection Agency have started showing up in hazmat suits and digging through all the potential hazardous waste that the wildfires have left behind.

California regulators are recommending the state weaken its hazardous waste disposal rules in a bid to dump contaminated soil at some municipal landfills within the state. State officials say revising ...

Trang Nguyen receives funding from the End Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre and the Australian Government. Jack Hetherington receives funding from the End Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre ...