A Target employee’s photo of a dumpster overflowing with discarded food has reignited a critical conversation about retail waste and its broader implications. The image, shared on Reddit, shows a dumpster behind a Target store brimming with items lik
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The Department of Energy’s recent announcement of $89 million in incentive payments to five contractors at the Hanford nuclear site for fiscal 2025 has sparked a conversation about the effectiveness and transparency of nuclear cleanup contracts. All
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In the vast, interconnected web of global water systems, an invisible threat is on the rise. Emerging contaminants (ECs)—a diverse group of chemicals, pathogens, and microplastics—are slipping past traditional water safety nets, posing significant ri
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In the bustling world of aquaculture, where the demand for seafood is growing at an unprecedented rate, a pressing challenge emerges: the treatment of effluent wastewater. This wastewater, rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, and other pollutants, poses sig
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The waste and recycling industries faced a year of significant change in 2025, marked by regulatory shifts, economic pressures, and technological advancements. The federal government, under the new Trump administration, altered its approach to regula
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The integration of smart home technology into our daily lives is not just a trend; it’s a transformative shift that’s reshaping how we interact with our living spaces. This evolution is particularly noteworthy in the water, sanitation, and drainage s
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The recent C5+ Japan summit in Tokyo has set a bold new trajectory for Central Asia-Japan cooperation, with significant implications for the water, sanitation, and drainage sector. The joint declaration, known as the Tokyo Initiative, outlines three
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Concerns about the environmental impact of roadway pollution are escalating, with a new study highlighting the potential risks to human health. Researchers from the Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health have uncovered alarmin
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The waste management landscape in Lane County is becoming increasingly complex, with the CleanLane recyclable sorting facility at the center of a financial and operational storm. The latest dispute revolves around the interpretation of “system benefi
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The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the global workforce, now present in about 60% of jobs, is sparking urgent debates about the future of employment and its broader societal implications. Expert investor Howard Marks, co-found
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