A new study by researchers from Sichuan Agricultural University and international collaborators provides the most comprehensive evidence to date that biochar, a charcoal-like substance made from ...

Most of what goes into U.S. landfills is organic waste, ranging from household food scraps to yard trimmings. That’s a problem because in that environment, organic waste is deprived of oxygen, which ...

Nearly half of all waste is organic and compostable. When unmanaged, this waste releases methane, a powerful greenhouse gas (GHG) and potent air pollutant, that contaminates ecosystems and causes one ...

Compost requires a healthy ratio of browns (aka cardboard, paper, twigs, and the like) to greens, and this one overlooked ...

Reducing methane emissions will slow climate change but could also slow the recovery of the stratospheric ozone layer, new research from the University of Reading shows. The study found that cutting ...

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WASHINGTON — In the lead-up to Earth Day, the District is making it easier than ever for residents to go green and fight food waste. Whether you're a composting pro or just curious about how to get ...

U.S. energy policy stinks because it accelerates rising methane emissions, which accelerate climate change. The Trump administration is attacking renewable energy, most recently taking a ...

KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine — Residents now have a new way to reduce household waste and help the environment, thanks to a pilot composting program launched by the Kennebunkport Solid Waste and Recycling ...