Apart from being a wasted resource, when organic waste is sent to landfill it rots and releases methane, a greenhouse gas with 21 times the global warming potential of carbon.
Environment
The Clean Air Act Has Improved Our Health Yet Has Widened Inequities
The Clean Air Act has significantly reduced death rates and disability-adjusted life-years from PM2.5 exposure.
The Clean Air Act has significantly reduced death rates and disability-adjusted life-years from PM2.5 exposure.
Blaming Nature, Excusing Greed: The Hypocrisy of Environmental Destruction
Human interference with nature has reached alarming levels.
Human interference with nature has reached alarming levels.
Southwest in a ‘Mega-Drying’ Zone Due to Groundwater Loss, Study Finds
The loss of freshwater from the regions is the result of two key factors: severe droughts and groundwater overuse.
The loss of freshwater from the regions is the result of two key factors: severe droughts and groundwater overuse.
Wolves’ Continued Spread in California Brings Joy, Controversy & Conflicts
After nearly a century’s absence, gray wolves continue to recolonize California, bringing changes and challenges to the state and its inhabitants.
After nearly a century’s absence, gray wolves continue to recolonize California, bringing changes and challenges to the state and its inhabitants.
The Tiny Ocean Organisms That Could Help the Climate in a Big Way
Scientists are exploring whether encouraging the growth of phytoplankton could draw down more atmospheric carbon — without unintended side effects in oceanic ecosystems.
Scientists are exploring whether encouraging the growth of phytoplankton could draw down more atmospheric carbon — without unintended side effects in oceanic ecosystems.
Can a Powerful International Wildlife Conservation Meeting Help Save Sharks?
Seven proposals at the upcoming Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species conference of the parties would benefit up to 70 species of sharks…if they pass.
Seven proposals at the upcoming Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species conference of the parties would benefit up to 70 species of sharks…if they pass.
This Psychologist Says Eco-Anxiety Is Real and Rising
Beattie points to the way high-profile figures have ridiculed the idea of climate change altogether, making it even harder for people to speak openly about how it’s affecting their mental health.
Beattie points to the way high-profile figures have ridiculed the idea of climate change altogether, making it even harder for people to speak openly about how it’s affecting their mental health.
As Africa Pays the Price for Rich World’s Fast Fashion Fix, New French Bill Targets Brands
Mountains of waste stretch as far as the eye can see, smoking in places, giving off an acrid stench that stings the eyes and catches in the throat.
Mountains of waste stretch as far as the eye can see, smoking in places, giving off an acrid stench that stings the eyes and catches in the throat.
Heal Rewilding Calls for a Rethink: ‘Weeds’ Are Wildlife Wins
Up to 720,000 tonnes of wildlife-friendly plants may be being removed annually from UK gardens
Up to 720,000 tonnes of wildlife-friendly plants may be being removed annually from UK gardens
Penguins on the Ropes
One of the biggest threats to penguins is climate change.
One of the biggest threats to penguins is climate change.
Health Was Supposed to Be Central to the UN Plastics Treaty. Now It’s up for Debate.
Despite strong evidence that plastics are harmful to people, oil-producing countries oppose action on human health.
Despite strong evidence that plastics are harmful to people, oil-producing countries oppose action on human health.
How Urban Greening Is Helping Singapore Bounce Back from Widespread Forest Loss
Singapore, the smallest country in Southeast Asia, lost most of its original forest cover in the early 1800s to agriculture.
Singapore, the smallest country in Southeast Asia, lost most of its original forest cover in the early 1800s to agriculture.
18 Things to Do for Yourself, Wildlife, and the Planet Before Summer’s End
Our annual recommendations offer ways to recharge, make the most of the season, and come back ready to fight for progress.
Our annual recommendations offer ways to recharge, make the most of the season, and come back ready to fight for progress.
New List of Primates in Peril Aims to Focus Attention and Inspire Action
For more than six decades, the International Primatological Society (IPS) has brought scientists.
For more than six decades, the International Primatological Society (IPS) has brought scientists.
Installing Heat Pumps in Factories Could Save $1.5 Trillion and 77,000 Lives
A new report finds that replacing conventional boilers with heat pumps could also avoid 33 million asthma attacks by 2050, thanks to improved air quality.
A new report finds that replacing conventional boilers with heat pumps could also avoid 33 million asthma attacks by 2050, thanks to improved air quality.