Mayor Eric Adams will announce the program at his State of the City address as part of his efforts to improve trash collection and fix New York’s rodent problem.
Tag: Waste Materials and Disposal
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In a Nation That Nearly Wiped Out Cholera, the Disease Is Surging Back
Malawi, in southern African, had all but eradicated cholera, recording only two cases in 2021. But more than 900 people died of it over the past 11 months, and the government is scrambling to contain its spread.
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Turning Trash Into Poetry
Ser Serpas, a young artist known for kinetic arrangements of discarded furniture, opens up about her expressive way of processing the used world.
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Trying to Live a Day Without Plastic
It’s all around us, despite its adverse effects on the planet. In a 24-hour experiment, our reporter tried to go plastic free.
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How a Nuclear Dump in Taiwan Created a Generation of Activists
For members of a Taiwanese tribe, a waste site on their island serves as a painful reminder of the government’s broken promises, and a symbol of their long struggle for greater autonomy.