Disgust may contribute to improper waste disposal

A common explanation for why waste management sometimes fails is that carelessness breeds more carelessness. Now, research ...
The National Interest

Nuclear Waste Isn’t a Technical Problem—It’s a Political One

This question has long been nuclear energy’s Achilles’ heel, fueling public opposition and stifling a uniquely beneficial clean energy resource. Opponents frame nuclear waste management as a technical ...
equities

Plastic waste has been an intractable problem – here’s what policymakers need to focus on

Plastic pollution has spread to Earth’s farthest reaches, with widespread effects on wildlife, the environment and human health. To curb this problem, U.N. member countries are negotiating a global ...
Pakistan Today

Poor medical waste disposal threatens public health

Unsafe disposal of medical waste in the city is raising health concerns, with hazardous hospital material reportedly dumped, ...