America’s Plastic Waste Problem: Why Recycling Isn’t Enough
America generates tens of millions of tons of plastic each year, but only a single‑digit percent is actually recycled, leaving a persistent waste
February 20, 2026
Pollution & Environmental Health
Contaminants affecting air, water, land, and human‑well‑being.
Brexit Could Let the UK Keep Shipping Plastic Waste to Poorer Countries
Brexit could enable the United Kingdom to increase exports of plastic waste to low‑income countries by loosening EU‑derived regulations, raising environmental justice concerns
February 18, 2026
Could New York’s TEMP Statute Become a Global Model for Solar Worker Safety?
New York’s TEMP statute sets safety standards for temporary solar workers, aiming to reduce injuries and could become a template for worldwide occupational
February 18, 2026
Global Air Pollution Levels Explained: What the Latest Studies Show
Global air pollution levels, measured through pollutants such as particulate matter and ozone, remain above health‑based guidelines in most regions, posing significant risks
February 15, 2026
Brazil Recognizes 10 Indigenous Lands in New Government Ordinances
Brazil’s 2024 ordinance recognizing ten Indigenous lands strengthens constitutional rights, safeguards biodiversity, and offers a model for integrating Indigenous stewardship into national environmental
February 15, 2026
Carbon Piracy: When Offsets and Credits Go Wrong
Carbon piracy describes the misuse and fraud that can occur in carbon offset and credit markets, where claimed emission reductions fail to deliver
February 12, 2026
