The streets of Massachusetts are brimming with discarded items—paint cans, old mattresses, and used lithium-ion batteries. As these items pile up, the state’s waste management system is under unprecedented stress. Could the newly formed Massachusetts Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
The Charlottetown water utility has embarked on an ambitious initiative to implement a wellfield protection plan aimed at safeguarding the city's water supply from potential contamination risks. The proposed plan outlines a series of measures designed to mitigate these risks, with a particular
Plans to commence work on a new recycling center in Wymondham, Norfolk, are set to begin this year. The project, which has been funded since 2020, faced delays due to the pandemic and the need for a complex drainage system. Senior county councilors are expected to endorse searching for a contractor
In an era of increasing environmental concerns, accurately monitoring air quality has become more critical than ever. Recently, scientists have unveiled innovative techniques to enhance the precision and effectiveness of air quality assessment. The new methods utilize advanced sensor technology in
The U.S. Navy plans to construct treatment plants near Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to address fuel-contaminated water from the Red Hill water shaft, ensuring safe drinking water for over 90,000 military family members. This plan follows a significant jet fuel leak in November 2021, which led to
Picture Texas a few years from now, where over ten million new residents compete for a dwindling water supply and aging infrastructure struggles to keep pace with demand. The Urgent Need to Address Texas’ Water Infrastructure Amid its thriving economy and burgeoning population, Texas stands at a
