Waste Materials and Disposal

Biden Set to Visit East Palestine, a Year After Fiery Train Derailment

The president will face a politically divided community anxious over the long-term health consequences of an environmental disaster.

When You Return Those Pants, the Planet Pays the Price

The next stop for online purchases that are sent back may be the dump.

The New Space Race Is Causing New Pollution Problems

Earth’s stratosphere has never seen the amounts of emissions and waste from rockets and satellites that a booming space economy will leave behind.

East Palestine Residents Still Waiting for Biden Visit

The White House has said that Mr. Biden still plans to visit the site of a toxic derailment in February. But his absence feels like disrespect to many people in East Palestine, Ohio.

Composting’s ‘True Believers’ Jilted as N.Y.C. Curbside Program Grows

The community initiatives that helped make composting a reality in New York are facing possible budget cuts, and advocates say their loss will be devastating.