Waste Reduction
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
AZ air quality could take a hit if Congress delays methane polluter fee
As Congressional leaders continue debate over the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," environmental advocates are concerned about changes which could transl…
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
GOP aims to roll back methane rule Americans largely support
New Mexico is a leader in trying to reduce methane pollution from the oil and gas industry but Congress wants to prevent implementation of a federal r…
Monday, June 23, 2025
'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' could mean big changes for TX environment
As Congress continues to debate specifics of the budget reconciliation bill, also known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," environmental rights …
Monday, June 23, 2025
Moves to delay methane polluter fee could impact Colorado air quality
As Congress debates the GOP's sweeping budget reconciliation bill, some lawmakers are working to include a provision which would delay a methane …
Ohio foodbanks: Funding needed for fresh food with local roots
Ohio food banks are urging state lawmakers to approve what they said is a modest budget increase needed to get more fresh, local produce into the …
CAFO v. factory farm: What’s the difference?
By Seth Millstein for Sentient.Broadcast version by Chrystal Blair for Missouri News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collaborat…
CA makers of compostable packaging call for state, federal policy changes
California companies making compostable packaging materials said their products could make a huge dent in the problem of plastic pollution but only wi…
County leader working to change the way Michigan handles trash
By Nina Misuraca Ignaczak for Planet Detroit.Broadcast version by Chrystal Blair for Michigan News Connection for the Planet Detroit-Public News Servi…
How will Great Lakes region fare with diminished EPA enforcement?
Minnesota has its own carbon emissions reduction goals in place but under a changing federal Environmental Protection Agency, it is an open question …
Why your spring cleaning should include saying goodbye to clutter
A lot of households might have junk piles on their kitchen counter or an overflowing storage room. A North Dakota expert says to avoid stress that …
WI ag conservation program yields farmers' savings
Wisconsin's investment in preserving its agricultural land is offering some solace to farmers and landowners while helping them save money amid a clim…
OR hits recycling milestone: 10 million gallons of paint
Oregonians have recycled more than 10 million gallons of leftover paint through the nonprofit PaintCare. The PaintCare program allows people to …