Belews Creek Coal Ash Landfill Construction Set For This Year
State environmental regulators recently approved a major step in the coal ash cleanup process at the Belews Creek Steam Station in Stokes County.
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Unfurling The Waste Problem Caused By Wind Energy
While wind energy is marketed as the future's green energy solution, turbines last only about 20 years, and disposing of their behemoth fiberglass blades is both complicated and costly.
A Day's Work On Delhi's Mountain Of Trash
It's almost as tall as the Taj Mahal. It smolders and festers. And it's a source of income for slum dwellers nearby.
We're Drowning In Plastic Trash. Jenna Jambeck Wants To Save Us
The engineer views a landfill as a living ecosystem, and the plastic that clogs it as a serious threat that crowds out life and never goes away. Can we eliminate the waste before it smothers us?
After Maria, Puerto Rico Struggles Under The Weight Of Its Own Garbage
Even before Maria hit, most of the island's landfills were filled beyond capacity and nearly half had EPA closure orders. The storm generated millions of cubic yards of waste and debris.
Landfill Fire Threatens Nuclear Waste Site Outside St. Louis
There's no barrier between the underground chemical reaction and nearby radioactive waste. Federal, state and local officials disagree about the danger it poses; residents are confused and concerned.
With 'Single-Stream' Recycling, Convenience Comes At A Cost
Many Americans now have access to a commingled recycling system, which lets users mix plastic, glass, paper and metal together in one bin. It's much easier, but not nearly as efficient.
Rockingham County Helps Residents with Spring Cleaning
Getting rid of unwanted stuff at the landfill won't cost Rockingham County residents anything this week.