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Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

ICE planning facility for children and families on Pfas-contaminated site

A detention facility for families is planned on a highly contaminated site in Louisiana, raising significant health concerns due to toxic chemicals.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Dispute over 'jungle-like' garden in west London

A homeowner in west London faces enforcement for an overgrown garden affecting neighbors and property sales.
#green-workforce
Social justice
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Tech Companies Are Using Insidious Tactics to Build Data Centers on Indigenous Lands, Activists Say

The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma has banned data center construction on its land, becoming the first Indigenous nation to do so.
#new-york-city
fromTime Out New York
5 days ago
New York City

NYC parking spots are becoming locales for giant trash bins

New York City will replace curbside garbage bags with large 'Empire Bins', converting over 6,500 parking spaces to improve sanitation.
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
New York City

Thousands of curbside Empire' trash bins coming to more parts of NYC | amNewYork

New York City will replace black garbage bags with lidded containers, expanding Empire Bins across all boroughs by 2031.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
3 days ago

How NYC Is Scaling Its Climate Agenda

New York City is expanding climate investments in public housing while green infrastructure projects remain unfinished and concentrated in Brooklyn.
New York City
fromTime Out New York
5 days ago

NYC parking spots are becoming locales for giant trash bins

New York City will replace curbside garbage bags with large 'Empire Bins', converting over 6,500 parking spaces to improve sanitation.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Thousands of curbside Empire' trash bins coming to more parts of NYC | amNewYork

New York City will replace black garbage bags with lidded containers, expanding Empire Bins across all boroughs by 2031.
#illegal-dumping
fromThe Oaklandside
3 days ago
East Bay (California)

Oakland's illegal dumping strategy isn't working. A new report explains why

Oakland's illegal dumping problem persists despite spending nearly $14 million on cleanup and enforcement efforts.
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago
East Bay (California)

Illegal dumping fines could go up a lot in Oakland

Oakland is increasing fines for illegal dumping, with first-time violators now facing $1,500 instead of $750, and eliminating the three-year fine reset mechanism.
fromState of the Planet
3 days ago

Why Climate Work Is Community Work

"The responders weren't just FEMA, it was people taking up direct collections for food, for clothing; it was a community response."
Online Community Development
#pfas
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Use of toxic Pfas in consumer goods must be urgently restricted, MPs say

Pfas contamination poses serious health risks, prompting urgent calls for restrictions on their use in consumer goods.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Use of toxic Pfas in consumer goods must be urgently restricted, MPs say

Pfas contamination poses serious health risks, prompting urgent calls for restrictions on their use in consumer goods.
NYC parents
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

'My baby scratches and scratches': Families say their homes are making their children sick

Over 135,000 families in England live in temporary housing, facing overcrowding and poor living conditions.
#methylsiloxane
OMG science
fromMail Online
6 days ago

The mysterious pollutant that's found almost EVERYWHERE

Methylsiloxane, a widespread pollutant, is found in high concentrations across various environments, raising concerns about its unknown health impacts.
OMG science
fromMail Online
6 days ago

The mysterious pollutant that's found almost EVERYWHERE

Methylsiloxane, a widespread pollutant, is found in high concentrations across various environments, raising concerns about its unknown health impacts.
OMG science
fromMail Online
6 days ago

The mysterious pollutant that's found almost EVERYWHERE

Methylsiloxane, a widespread pollutant, is found in high concentrations across various environments, raising concerns about its unknown health impacts.
OMG science
fromMail Online
6 days ago

The mysterious pollutant that's found almost EVERYWHERE

Methylsiloxane, a widespread pollutant, is found in high concentrations across various environments, raising concerns about its unknown health impacts.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
3 days ago

Slags, bings and pipelines: Edinburgh landscape offers fitting backdrop for exhibition on fossil fuel extraction

Jupiter Artland offers a rolling programme of temporary exhibitions as well as 150 acres of Scottish countryside populated by specially commissioned permanent works by over 40 major artists.
Arts
#environmental-justice
Fundraising
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

How California's Kids Are Taking On Big Oil

Atticus Jackson founded a Sunrise Movement chapter to advocate for environmental justice after experiencing the devastating Palisades fire in California.
fromNature
2 months ago
Social justice

My professor said 'Black people are not interested in the environment'. I set out to prove him wrong

Fundraising
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

How California's Kids Are Taking On Big Oil

Atticus Jackson founded a Sunrise Movement chapter to advocate for environmental justice after experiencing the devastating Palisades fire in California.
fromNature
2 months ago
Social justice

My professor said 'Black people are not interested in the environment'. I set out to prove him wrong

Science
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Earth Day Came Early This Year

The Overview Effect transforms humanity's perspective on Earth, fostering unity and inspiring environmental action through space exploration.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Rat poison harms wildlife across the state. Major restrictions could be on the way.

Anticoagulant rodenticides threaten wildlife, including bald eagles, prompting calls for a statewide ban in Massachusetts.
East Bay food
fromMission Local
5 days ago

Richmond Buzz: Openings, closings, and composting

Richmond Buzz expands with dedicated webpage and highlights local events including Balboa Theater's 100th anniversary and upcoming music shows.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

Explore SF's Wastewater Cleaning Process: Free Tours (May-Oct)

Free tours of the Southeast Wastewater Treatment Plant are available from May to October.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Education to Improve the Planet's Health, and Our Own

Nature enhances human health, but environmental degradation now negatively impacts well-being, necessitating education reform for Planetary Health.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
6 days ago

Opinion: The Cost of Delay, And Why SEQRA Reform Matters For New Yorkers

The State Environmental Quality Review Act often hinders housing development, increasing costs and delays that negatively impact New Yorkers' access to affordable housing.
#composting
Coffee
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

If You're Composting Used Tea Bags, Make Sure To Follow This Rule - Tasting Table

Composting tea bags can reduce food waste, but only if the bags are free of plastic and metal components.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

New Yorkers stopped composting after city stopped giving them fines, report shows

Enforcement of composting fines in New York City has decreased, leading to a significant drop in compost collection since 2025.
#waste-management
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Taxpayers to fund clear-up of huge illegal waste dumps

Three major illegal rubbish dumps in England will be cleaned up at taxpayer expense as part of a national waste crime action plan.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Taxpayers to fund clear-up of huge illegal waste dumps

Three major illegal rubbish dumps in England will be cleaned up at taxpayer expense as part of a national waste crime action plan.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Data center disputes have been local. But the midterms might change that

Data centers are crucial for economic growth but face community opposition due to environmental and cost concerns.
Europe news
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Reimagining the Complete Neighborhood through Urban Renaturing

ReGreeneration project aims to transform European cities to remain livable amid climate change.
#sustainability
Environment
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

Ideology of Performance: Sustainability and the Limits of Efficiency

Sustainability in the built environment focuses on optimizing consumption rather than reducing it, leading to continued resource consumption growth.
Environment
fromEarth911
6 days ago

How You Can Invest in Our Planet

Investing in the Earth involves collective efforts from governments, businesses, and individuals to build a sustainable green economy.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Earth911 Inspiration: The First Step To Sustainability

Sustainability begins with recognizing the connection between humanity and nature, free from artificial boundaries.
Environment
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

Ideology of Performance: Sustainability and the Limits of Efficiency

Sustainability in the built environment focuses on optimizing consumption rather than reducing it, leading to continued resource consumption growth.
Environment
fromEarth911
6 days ago

How You Can Invest in Our Planet

Investing in the Earth involves collective efforts from governments, businesses, and individuals to build a sustainable green economy.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Earth911 Inspiration: The First Step To Sustainability

Sustainability begins with recognizing the connection between humanity and nature, free from artificial boundaries.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

Two Little Too Late: Mamdani Shifts Private Carting Reforms Toward Safety for Last Two Contracts - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani will prioritize safety and mileage in awarding commercial waste zone contracts, shifting focus from price to safety records.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Nearly half of US children are breathing dangerous levels of air pollution, report warns

Nearly half of US children breathe dangerous air pollution, with communities of color disproportionately affected by chronic health conditions linked to pollution.
Arts
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Scenery Bags is transforming Broadway's trash into treasure this Earth Day | amNewYork

Scenery Bags transforms discarded Broadway materials into eco-friendly fashion and home items, reducing waste and preserving performance history.
fromEast Bay Express | Oakland, Berkeley & Alameda
4 days ago

From totally harsh to thriving marsh

The transformation of Pacheco Marsh from a scarred dumping ground into a pristine wetland represents a significant achievement in environmental restoration, showcasing the potential for nature to reclaim industrial sites.
Mission District
#biodiversity
Environment
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

On International Mother Earth Day: Urban Rewilding, Aquatic Ecosystems, and Ancestral Practices for Biodiversity

International Mother Earth Day promotes harmony with nature and raises awareness of biodiversity preservation amid climate change challenges.
Environment
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

On International Mother Earth Day: Urban Rewilding, Aquatic Ecosystems, and Ancestral Practices for Biodiversity

International Mother Earth Day promotes harmony with nature and raises awareness of biodiversity preservation amid climate change challenges.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
5 days ago

Get out and go green: How to celebrate Earth Day across Brooklyn * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn celebrates Earth Day with various community events focused on sustainability and environmental education.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

What Lies Beneath: 10 Projects Reshaping the Ground Level

Architecture's pursuit of lightness often leads to fragmented public spaces rather than continuous, accessible ground areas.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Say no to pesticides, mix up your lawn and six more ways to help bees to thrive

Solitary bees are crucial pollinators, with over 240 species in the UK, but they are facing significant population declines.
Environment
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Suffering from Eco-Paralysis? Here's What You Can Do

Many Americans feel climate distress and eco-paralysis, which can lead to action and improved mental health through engagement with climate emotions.
New York Islanders
fromCurbed
3 weeks ago

This Electric-Green Stream Is Actually a Good Thing

Clove Lakes Park in Staten Island faces odor issues linked to wastewater management, prompting investigations by environmental authorities.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

On Earth Day, remember the people defending the planet

Grassroots activists play a crucial role in environmental victories, often unrecognized, yet their efforts lead to significant change and protection of ecosystems.
New York City
fromBronx Times
1 week ago

Two Bronx districts tapped for major NYC trash bin expansion - Bronx Times

Mayor Mamdani announced a trash containerization program expansion in the Bronx, aiming for citywide implementation by 2031.
#environment
Environment
fromEarth911
4 days ago

Most Americans Are Worried About the Environment. Is Congress?

More Americans believe the environment is in poor condition and want increased government action to address environmental issues.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Stern warning: one man's mission to clear the rotting boats poisoning Cornwall's creeks

Steve Green is on a mission to remove abandoned yachts from Cornwall's rivers to prevent environmental damage.
Environment
fromEarth911
4 days ago

Most Americans Are Worried About the Environment. Is Congress?

More Americans believe the environment is in poor condition and want increased government action to address environmental issues.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Stern warning: one man's mission to clear the rotting boats poisoning Cornwall's creeks

Steve Green is on a mission to remove abandoned yachts from Cornwall's rivers to prevent environmental damage.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

Preserving farmland, strengthening food security: Why the Greenbelt matters

Ontario's agriculture sector must diversify and reduce reliance on U.S. trade to enhance self-reliance and capitalize on local production opportunities.
LA food
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Smoglandia: We haven't always been smoggy, but we're built that way

Smog in 1943 Los Angeles caused severe health issues and environmental damage, becoming a persistent problem long after World War II.
#gowanus-canal
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
2 weeks ago

Gowanus Sanitation Facility Clears Way for Superfund Tanks

A new $24 million facility in Gowanus enhances sanitation operations and supports Gowanus Canal cleanup by storing road salt and processing compost.
Brooklyn
fromThe Cool Down
1 month ago

City residents worry about hidden threat lurking underground in trendy neighborhood

The Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn poses health risks due to pollution and toxic waste, impacting residents' quality of life.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
2 weeks ago

Gowanus Sanitation Facility Clears Way for Superfund Tanks

A new $24 million facility in Gowanus enhances sanitation operations and supports Gowanus Canal cleanup by storing road salt and processing compost.
Brooklyn
fromThe Cool Down
1 month ago

City residents worry about hidden threat lurking underground in trendy neighborhood

The Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn poses health risks due to pollution and toxic waste, impacting residents' quality of life.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

NYC's newest hobby is cleaning up trash and documenting the filth

Volunteer groups in NYC are actively cleaning up trash, fostering community bonds, and promoting shared responsibility for urban cleanliness.
fromHigh Country News
6 days ago

Wildfires make soil poisonous - High Country News

Researchers have known since at least 2008 that wildfires can create chromium-6, but a new study, published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology in November, is the first to report details such as how long it might persist in groundwater.
Environment
New York City
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

Reforms to 'wild west' private trash industry come to Manhattan's Chinatown

Manhattan's Chinatown will implement new trash reforms requiring businesses to use authorized waste companies by May 2024.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | Most landlords in trendy NYC nabe-turned-Superfund site refuse free testing - because of property values: pol

Only 26% of 1,000 properties in Brooklyn's Meeker Avenue Plume Superfund site have undergone free EPA air testing for toxic contamination since 2022, with landlords avoiding testing due to property value concerns.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Fly tippers face clearing up own rubbish as punishment

English local authorities will gain powers to enforce fly-tipping penalties including 20 hours community service and fines up to £300 without court proceedings.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

US is using Mexico as a garbage sink' leading to toxic crisis', UN expert says

Mexico is facing a toxic crisis due to imported waste and lax environmental standards, impacting public health and safety.
Agriculture
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Convenience Comes at the Environment's Expense

Fast delivery convenience carries significant environmental costs through packaging waste, carbon emissions, and resource consumption, but individual yard management choices can meaningfully reduce environmental impact at a local scale.
Healthcare
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Medical Waste Disposal: A Breakdown - Social Media Explorer

U.S. healthcare facilities generate 3.5 million tons of medical waste annually, requiring specific disposal methods and regulatory compliance with potential fines up to $13,653 per violation.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This 'chemical sponge' sucks up the valuable minerals in polluted water

A supramolecular receptor-based, 3D-printed cartridge system selectively and cleanly extracts critical minerals from waste and wastewater with low energy and no toxic chemicals.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Notoriously hazardous South L.A. oil wells finally plugged after decades of community pressure

State regulators permanently closed the AllenCo Energy drill site in South Los Angeles, plugging 21 wells to prevent dangerous gas leaks and protect community health.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

Clean-up, construction inch forward at Gowanus Green amid concerns from residents, pols * Brooklyn Paper

Gowanus Green affordable housing project faces resolution of remediation disputes between National Grid and environmental agencies over contaminated groundwater containment at a former manufactured gas plant site.
Portland food
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

California park's use of human compost draws outcry

A California conservation trust using human compost at a public park faces criticism from officials who claim it violates regulations, while the trust maintains the practice is environmentally beneficial.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A delightful day at the dump: The trick is not to leave with more stuff than I arrived with!'

A recycling centre's ReUse shop in London salvages discarded items including unusual specimens like embalmed animals, vintage furniture, and antiques to resell rather than send to landfill.
Environment
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Why environmental advocates are speaking out against a planned development in northeast Pickering | CBC News

Environmental advocates oppose a planned development in northeast Pickering due to concerns about flood risk, water quality, and endangered species.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Residents to grow food on 'unloved' public land

Hounslow Council launches Right to Grow initiative allowing residents to cultivate food on unused public land, becoming only the second London council to adopt this policy.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Guest Idea: What Really Happens After You Drop Off Recycling?

Recycling involves a complex journey from collection to sorting, influenced by local policies, technology, and consumer demand.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

A push to end a fractured approach to post-fire contamination removal

The patchwork efforts to identify and safely remove contamination left by the 2025 Eaton and Palisades fires has been akin to the Wild West. Experts have given conflicting guidance on best practices. Shortly after the fires, the federal government suddenly refused to adhere to California's decades-old post-fire soil-testing policy; California later considered following suit. Meanwhile, insurance companies have resisted remediation practices widely recommended by scientists for still-standing homes.
Public health
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'Hit-squad' to tackle fly-tipping in Ealing

Ealing Council will invest in tidy teams, CCTV, recycling pilots, park refurbishments and street-lighting while raising council tax by 4.99%.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Mining's toxic timebomb: dams full of poisonous waste are dotted around the world. What happens when they burst?

A tailings dam collapse at a Chinese copper mine in Zambia released over 50 million cubic liters of acid and heavy metals into the Kafue River, causing widespread environmental devastation, water supply shutdowns, and agricultural destruction affecting millions of people.
#superfund
Environment
fromGothamist
2 months ago

Environmental groups sue NYC over Willets Point wastewater plant

Environmental groups are suing New York City over plans to chlorinate wastewater entering Flushing Creek, arguing chlorine won't reduce sewage volume and may harm wildlife.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Thousands of pollution incidents in England downgraded without site visit, data suggests

Environment Agency staff downgraded 98% of 2,778 serious water pollution incidents reported in 2024 without site visits, representing a 1,500% increase in downgrades since 2021.
Environment
fromEarth911
2 months ago

Earth911 Inspiration: a Dozen Highly Effective Policies

A dozen highly effective policies in the largest countries can initiate a decisive post-carbon transition if implemented now.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

They pushed so many lies about recycling': the fight to stop big oil pumping billions more into plastics

Then she read an article in this newspaper, just over eight years ago, and discovered that fossil fuel companies had ploughed more than $180bn (130bn) into plastic plants in the US since 2010. It was a kick in the teeth, says Gardiner. You're telling me that while I am beating myself up because I forgot to bring my water bottle, all these huge oil companies are pouring billions She looks appalled. It was just such a shock.
Environment
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