United Nations Plastic Treaty Talks End Without Deal

Countries failed to bridge wide gaps on whether the world should limit plastic manufacturing and restrict the use of harmful plastic chemicals.

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The U.S. Sends Lots of Plastic Trash Overseas. Malaysia Just Said No Thanks.

No country receives more discarded plastic from wealthy countries, but shipments from the United States are no longer welcome.

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Searching for Meaning Amid the Jumble, at the Venice Architecture Biennale

Navigating the show has always been challenging, especially for visitors who aren’t experts. This year’s curator wants to give them a helping hand.

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How Sarah Paiji Yoo, the Co-Founder of Blueland, Spends Her Sundays

Sarah Paiji Yoo, the co-founder of Blueland, spends her Sunday hunting for ice cream, avoiding single-use plastic and getting a foot massage with her husband.

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South Carolina Says PFAS-Contaminated Farmland Should Be Superfund Site

Yes, says South Carolina. For years a textile mill gave farmers its sewage sludge as free fertilizer. Today the land is full of “forever chemicals.”

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Paper Bags, Plastic Bags or Totes: What’s Best for Groceries?

All bags are not created equal when it comes to the environment. And paper might not be as green as you think.

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New York Is Getting Strict About Composting. Here’s What to Know.

Starting April 1, buildings that don’t separate compostable waste from trash will face fines.

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What Kind of Workout Clothes Are Best for the Environment?

Every fabric has an environmental cost. Here’s how to make informed choices.

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Trump Vows to End Paper Straws Initiative and Bring Back Plastic

The move would run counter to a Biden administration push to cut back on single-use plastic, which was considered a milestone.

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After Israel-Hezbollah Truce, Lebanon Ponders How to Clear Debris

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has left behind lots of rubble. Some experts fear that much of it will be dumped into the environment without controls.

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