Methane emissions are at new highs. It could put us on a dangerous climate path
Cutting methane emissions is one of the best and only short-term levers we can pull to slow the rate of ...
Tag: landfills
Waste-to-energy facilities are environmentally responsible, compatible with nearby communities
WTE facilities are stringently regulated under science-based standards demonstrated to protect human health.
Developing biodegradable alternatives to single-use plastics – A Q&A with the co-founder of StrawFishÂ
Kyle Lansing is co-founder of StrawFish, which is developing biodegradable alternatives to straws and other single-use plastics.
Curbing the climate crisis by turning trash into treasure
Methane gas from landfills can be harnessed for renewable energy production.
Renewable natural gas provides brighter, cleaner future
Florida, with its vast biogas potential, stands poised to harness the benefits of RNG.
Cruise ships produce enormous amounts of waste and emissionsÂ
Cruise ships create 24% of the waste generated by ships in the ocean and just one ship can release as ...
More climate-warming methane leaks into the atmosphere than ever gets reported
Here’s how satellites can find the leaks and avoid wasting a valuable resource.
Fast fashion carries lower price tag, but cost can be high for environment
These cheaper-to-make, cheaper-to-buy items are discarded faster, generating waste and greenhouse gas emissions.
Cutting methane emissions is key part of combating climate change
Natural gas, more than 70% methane, is an enormous pollutant and major contributor to global warming.
Let’s celebrate this holiday season with a commitment to reducing food waste
Food waste is a significant contributor to climate change, a problem that intensifies during the holidays.
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