You want a deal," Inger Andersen, head of UNEP, told delegates Friday as the latest talks to forge a treaty on plastic pollution closed without agreement.

The legitimacy of Florida's pre-deportation detention center is again under scrutiny.

This week, we feature top articles from our sister publications on regulatory updates, clinical trial insights, and more.

U.S. mines discard waste rich in critical minerals like lithium and cobalt, enough to meet national demand without new operations, per a Colorado School of Mines study. DOE's $1 billion funding aims to recover these via innovative tech, but regulatory and environmental hurdles persist. Overcoming them could secure supply chains and boost the economy.

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According to the latest analysis by Market Research Future, Garbage Truck Market Industry is expected to grow from 13.97 (USD Billion) in 2023 to 20.35 (USD

Aug. 16, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

Washington’s Department of Ecology fined the U.S. Postal Service $33,000 this week for improperly storing and disposing of packages containing dangerous wastes at its Seattle Bulk Mail …

The Japanese branch of a U.S. environmental organization has launched a pilot project to recycle hair discarded by salons into soil covers for sustainable farming.

Another company is recalling its bags of frozen shrimp due to possible radioactive contamination, the FDA says.

Political Connections airs each night at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks issued warrants for the arrest of a Michigan father and son, following a series of wildlife violations in Treasure County, the department said in a Wednesday press …

There are some big egos in the City of Greensboro government and there are also some big machines that keep the city running. The first is always on display for people to see and now it will be possible to get a good view of the second as well. The City of Greensboro’s Solid Waste and Recycling Department is rolling out its first Mighty Machines event next month – and it’s expected to be a big hit with families and residents who want to get an up-close look at the trucks and heavy equipment that keep the cit

The Ely Echo weekly newspaper and its companion pieces - North Country SAVER and North Country ANGLER - provide insight into the news and happenings of northern Minnesota, alongside the Canadian border. www.elyecho.com

Whether you're camping out or strolling the beach, here's how you can help take care of First State parks.

The boardwalk hums with color. Racks of bright Wildwood hoodies sway in the breeze. Gaze upon bins of plastic sunglasses and shelves crammed with seashell magnets that promise to memorialize your vacation. Buying something to take home is almost instinct, a tradition as much a part of shore life as the smell of the salty […]

India's target is to generate 100 GW of nuclear energy capacity by 2047, and US-based Clean Core Thorium Energy seems to have found a way to reach the goal.

WEDNESDAY Highland Rivers Behavioral Health Governing Board of Directors meeting / Wed., Aug. 27 / 9:30 a.m. / Cartersville Chamber of Commerce, 122 W. Main St., Cartersville / The meeting is open to the public. For more information, please call (706) 270-5000. THURSDAY TrendingSuspect in Custody for New Zion Hill Road MurderHousing Authority renames, shifts […]

Why is the Simi Valley Landfill prioritizing out-of-county wildfire debris over in-county waste needs? That’s the question residents should be asking. Waste Management is hauling in thousands of tons of wildfire-related waste from across Southern California while Ventura County residents are left wondering whether their own needs will be met—and at what cost. These fire loads are lucrative for Waste […]

Some products, such as pre-sliced apples, seem to have completely unnecessary plastic packaging.

One of the unintended consequences of the U.S. President Donald Trump virtually dumping India out of favor on the ostensible grounds of divergence in trade issues and the Modi government buying Russian oil is the prospect of America competing against a formidable combination of China, Russia, and India in what is the new race to […]

All-natural Alaska materials are being tested as eco-friendly replacements for plastic foam, a product with a negative environmental impacts.

Community briefs this week spotlight volunteer opportunities for Compassion Week, a breast milk donation drive and a hazardous waste drop-off event.