Do Economic Incentives Increase Composting and Reduce Food Waste?
Economic incentives can boost household composting and cut food waste, but their success depends on program design, equity, and complementary education, according to
February 27, 2026
Pollution & Environmental Health
Contaminants affecting air, water, land, and human‑well‑being.
Beijing Air Pollution Meets State Standards for the First Time—What Changed?
Beijing met China’s state air quality standards for the first time in 2021, a milestone driven by stricter policies, cleaner technologies, and active
February 23, 2026
As Water Shortages Loom How Can Countries Share Scarce Resources?
As climate change, population growth and over‑extraction strain freshwater supplies, nations must adopt cooperative, science‑based frameworks to share limited water and avoid conflict.
February 22, 2026
Swiss Breakthrough Technology Cuts Radioactive Waste in Nuclear Plants by 80%
A Swiss-developed pyroprocessing method can re‑treat spent nuclear fuel, cutting the volume of high‑level radioactive waste destined for long‑term storage by up to
February 22, 2026
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
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
