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Sep 2, 2014 · Burning Trash Bad for Humans and Global Warming. Smoldering garbage turns out to be a significant source of the greenhouse gases causing climate change. By Andrea Thompson & Climate...
Jun 23, 2019 · Emissions from burning waste worsen environmental inequalities, create financial risks for host communities and reduce incentives to adopt more sustainable waste practices. Full Episode...
May 14, 2018 · So very, very much is wrong with burning our trash. Instead of continuing to “feed the beast” and send our trash to outdated, dangerous incinerators, New England should prioritize Zero Waste practices – reducing, recycling, and composting.
Dec 8, 2023 · Garbage burning is a common method of waste disposal in many areas, but its consequences are far from benign. The process involves the combustion of various materials, releasing a cocktail of harmful substances into the atmosphere.
Sep 2, 2014 · When atmospheric scientist Christine Wiedinmyer first went to Ghana in 2011 to investigate air pollution produced by burning different materials — from crop stubble to coal used in stoves — she...
Aug 1, 2016 · By altering the amount of garbage in the fire and how much oxygen it received, waste-to-energy companies like Covanta were able to increase the efficiency of the burn, generating more energy with...
Sep 7, 2020 · Open waste-burning causes the release of black carbon – a key component of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) that penetrates deep into the lungs and bloodstreams, with adverse health impacts.
