WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Over half of U.S. landfills observed by aerial surveys are super-emitting sources of methane, according to a new study in the journal Science published on Thursday. The study is ...
Every year, Americans dump over 250 million metric tons of garbage into landfills, where it seems to magically disappear from our lives. In reality, our trash either gets fossilized or digested by ...
A quarter of people feel that homeware trends are changing at an increasingly fast pace, with 62% admitting to throwing away ...
In a startling revelation, scientists unveil the hidden truth behind America’s landfills: they’re not just dumping grounds, but potent sources of methane emissions, with 1,200 sites emitting far more ...
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is underestimating methane emissions from landfills, urban areas and U.S. states, according to a new study led by researchers at the Harvard John A. Paulson ...
When it comes to demolition, Aspen continues to seek greener pastures. During a Monday work session, City Council members ...
The result was declared on March 4 by the Union minister of housing and urban affairs Hardeep Singh Puri. The winning cities ...
Among the waste decomposing at farms and landfills across the US, bp saw something it liked: an abundant source of energy, one that could provide the company with a new revenue stream and another way ...
Gurgaon: The state wildlife department is considering withdrawal of the no-objection certificate (NOC) issued for the ...
That’s because landfills aren’t just piles of garbage: When organic matter like food and yard waste decompose in the oxygen-free environment of a landfill, it creates methane and carbon dioxide.
Landfill fires pose unique challenges for firefighters, including unstable terrain, limited water supply, and dynamic fire origins. Atul Garg recommends using dust and concrete to restrict oxygen ...