If only the story had ended there. Despite that legislative success, the poorer nations of the world have never stopped being ...

A new analysis by a Baruch College professor shows that only 4.6% of all organic waste in the five boroughs was composted ...

The man who threw out a hard drive in 2013 with 7,500 Bitcoins is now intending to buy the landfill site where he believes the drive is waiting to be found.

Thank you for your reporting on this issue. To say it simply, the proposed fees are appalling. It seems the city wants to ...

There’s a battle brewing over what to do with the two millions tons of trash managed by Miami-Dade County each year.

Jacobus and Nuñez say reusable straws are the best for the environment and the bottom line, but they’re unrealistic for large institutions like museums, national parks and hospitals. And while Trump’s ...

Today, gourmet tinned seafood is inescapable. In my Los Angeles neighborhood, it’s everywhere — not just in markets but by ...

Among the wildlife in the Bellevue neighborhood of Schenectady, residents also see the “not-so-wildlife”: cats, and lots of them. Mohawk Hudson Humane Society caught about 40.

The snake is not only the largest ever discovered, but also a new species! Hiding in the Amazon, this giant beast is a game-changer for scientists.

While this storage item may be perfect for storing shoes, it can be repurposed as a hanging herb garden. Salvage yards are a ...

LIVE OAK — Despite concerns from both residents and a pair of council members, the City of Live Oak is moving forward with bigger trash cans and an increased cost for pickup. Durin... Premium Content ...

In the heart of Baltimore, Maryland, there’s a treasure trove so vast, so eclectic, and so downright fascinating that it ...