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winnipegfreepress.comsports1 day ago
World Sailing Begins Study of Olympic Equipment Environmental Impact
World Sailing is measuring the environmental impact of boats and gear used in Olympic sailing. The project will identify changes to reduce emissions and waste by the end of 2026.
insurancejournal.combusiness5 days ago
Severn Trent Water Breached Wastewater Duties but Avoided Fine After £98m Investment
Ofwat found serious breaches of sewer management obligations yet accepted undertakings instead of a fine because the company had already begun fixes. The utility reported a 41 percent drop in storm overflow spills after spending shareholder funds on infrastructure upgrades.
news.sky.comworld5 days ago
Study Finds Bromine in 38 Percent of Sampled South African Children’s Products, Consistent with Recycled Electronics
A University of Cape Town study published July 8 found traces of legacy brominated flame retardants in 38 percent of 138 children's products tested in South Africa. Researchers linked the contamination to recycled plastics from electronic waste. The findings highlight regulatory…
theconversation.comworld5 days ago
Research links landfill diets to weight gain and DNA damage in European white storks
White storks in Poland that feed at landfills show higher body mass and energy stores than birds that forage naturally. Researchers also found DNA damage in landfill-fed chicks as young as one week old. The findings come as EU waste policies reduce open landfill access.
world7 days ago
Ohio Officials Find 16 Children Living in Feces-Filled Home During Unrelated Warrant Service
Authorities discovered 16 children living in a single 12-by-12 room filled with human waste in a Vinton County home. The children, ranging from 18 months to 18 years old, had never been enrolled in school and showed limited communication skills.
themarketherald.com.auworld9 days ago
Massachusetts Ends $400,000 Monthly Contract with Biobot Analytics
The state will stop paying Biobot Analytics on July 31 and begin its own waste water testing program in the fall. Officials said the in-house program will cost about one-quarter as much as the previous contract.
world11 days ago
California Law Bans 'Sell By' Food Labels Starting This Week
A California law took effect Wednesday requiring food manufacturers to replace 'sell by' labels with 'Best if Used By' or 'Use By' markings. The change aims to reduce consumer confusion and cut food waste sent to landfills.
nypost.compolitics11 days ago
Senators Form Alliance to Block Legal Action Over Nuclear Waste Records
Three senators have joined a campaign to prevent government legal action against a transparency advocate seeking records on nuclear waste storage. The alliance formed after officials escalated a case to federal court.
politics13 days ago
Senate Republicans Form Anti-Fraud Task Force to Review Federal Programs
Nine Senate Republicans have created a task force to examine fraud, waste and abuse across federal programs. The effort is intended to align with separate administration actions that have identified billions in questioned spending.
upi.compolitics17 days ago
House Oversight Panel Examines SNAP Purchases During Thursday Hearing
Rep. Brandon Gill questioned a policy advocate on whether taxpayer-funded SNAP benefits should cover sugary sodas. The exchange occurred during a subcommittee review of waste, fraud and abuse in the program.
thenarwhal.caworld17 days ago
Canada May Fast-Track $26 Billion Nuclear Waste Site but Still Needs First Nation Approval
The federal government said Wednesday the proposed deep geological repository near Ignace may be listed under the Building Canada Act. The designation could shorten timelines for the $26 billion project while leaving required assessments in place. Local officials are split betwee…
thesouthafrican.comscience21 days ago
Public health team tracks disease risks at World Cup using surveys and wastewater
A team is monitoring potential outbreaks among World Cup attendees through surveys, wastewater sampling, and online data. The effort focuses on early detection as large crowds gather for the event.
The Independentbusiness25 days ago
Labor Department Directs States to Address Unemployment Fraud or Face Funding Cuts
The U.S. Department of Labor notified governors Wednesday that states must take immediate steps to reduce fraud, waste and abuse in unemployment insurance programs. States that fail to comply could lose administrative funding. The directive is part of a broader administration eff…
The Guardianpolitics26 days ago
Labor Department threatens to withhold funds from states over unemployment program
The Department of Labor sent letters to 53 states and territories demanding steps to address waste, fraud, and abuse in unemployment insurance. Officials highlighted issues in three states without providing supporting data on fraud rates.
New York Postpolitics26 days ago
HUD Suspends Over $200 Million in Funding to Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
The Department of Housing and Urban Development suspended more than $200 million in federal funding to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority on June 11 while it investigates fraud, mismanagement, and waste. The action follows years of audits and complaints about the agency'…
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Wastewater Tests Find Cocaine Residues Highest in Lleida and Antwerp, Stable or Lower Elsewhere in Europe
The European Union Drugs Agency report found Lleida, Spain recorded the highest cocaine residue levels at 1,405 mg per 1,000 residents. Several cities showed sharp year-over-year increases in detected residues.
france24.comfinance29 days ago
Fiji Rejects Australian Waste-to-Energy Proposal Citing Scale and Health Risks
The Fijian government turned down a proposal to import and burn non-recyclable rubbish from Australia, citing health, environmental and tourism risks.
thehindu.comscience32 days ago
Health Officials Monitor Disease Risks at World Cup Matches
Health agencies are increasing surveillance for measles and other infections as millions attend World Cup events across North America. Officials are reviewing wastewater, hospital data, and social media for early signs of outbreaks.
Washington Examinerpolitics33 days ago
Fourteen Republican-led states ask EPA to study mifepristone in drinking water
Attorneys general from fourteen states sent a letter Tuesday requesting that the Environmental Protection Agency add mifepristone to its Contaminant Candidate List. The request cites concerns over wastewater from at-home medication abortions.
japantoday.comworld33 days ago
Japan Begins 20th Fukushima Wastewater Release as IAEA Continues Monitoring Amid Regional Opposition
IAEA officials described ongoing independent sampling and data publication as Japan began its 20th discharge round last week. South Korea maintains its seafood import ban from Fukushima and seven prefectures.
abcnews.go.compolitics33 days ago
Congressional Committee Reports Waste in U.S. Military Spending
A congressional committee identified multiple instances of waste in U.S. military spending. The panel described the examples as egregious and released details of its findings.
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ksl.comsports33 days ago
Multi-Nation Biosurveillance Network Using Wastewater and Social Media Activated Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Public health specialists have begun monitoring wastewater and online chatter to detect infectious disease threats during the 39-day tournament that starts Thursday in Mexico.
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Forbesbusiness33 days ago
American Airlines and Google Sign Deal for 35 Million Gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
The three-year agreement covers sustainable aviation fuel deliveries at Chicago O'Hare. The fuel will be produced partly from used cooking oil and other waste feedstocks.
nbcnews.compolitics33 days agoUpdated
GAO Report Details Operational Shortfalls at Fort Bliss ICE Facility During Rapid Expansion
A federal audit found unsafe conditions and mismanagement at Camp East Montana contributed to three detainee deaths and millions in wasted funds. The 5,000-bed tent facility opened before construction finished.
business34 days ago
UK Limits Driving Test Swaps to Three Nearest Centres to Cut No-Shows and Wasted Slots
New DVSA rules restrict test swaps after 64,500 no-shows last year. Average waits exceed five months across Britain.
deccanchronicle.comsports34 days ago
Disease Surveillance Program Using Social Media and Wastewater Data Planned for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Rebecca Katz will lead an effort to track infectious disease risks during the 2026 FIFA World Cup across host cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
ai35 days ago
Legora CTO Criticizes AI Token Leaderboards, Recommends Hack Days to Measure Real Productivity Gains
Jacob Lauritzen said performance reviews tied to AI token counts encourage wasteful spending. Several large technology firms have begun capping employee usage after budgets were exceeded.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics39 days ago
Senate HELP Committee Holds Bipartisan Hearing on Gender Transition Procedures for Minors
Senators heard testimony from detransitioner Chloe Cole and medical experts during a Wednesday hearing on concerns over medical interventions for minors. Sen. Bernie Sanders called the session a waste of time.
reviewjournal.comscience40 days ago
Trump Budget Reduces CDC Wastewater Surveillance Funding From $125M to $25M Annually
President Donald Trump's budget plan reduces annual funding for the CDC's National Wastewater Surveillance System from $125 million to $25 million, limiting national coverage after September 30, 2026.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics40 days ago
ABS Data Shows Illicit Nicotine at 80% of Australian Consumption in 2025 as Legal Tobacco Spending Falls
New wastewater testing shows illegal cigarettes and vapes now dominate the market. Government excise forecasts were cut by nearly half for the next five years.
science40 days ago
Illegal tobacco reached 80 percent of Australian consumption in 2025
Wastewater testing and spending data show nicotine use rose nearly 40 percent from 2017 to 2025 while legal purchases fell sharply. The Bureau of Statistics estimates illicit cigarettes and vapes now account for four-fifths of total consumption.
ai41 days ago
Sam Altman Says AI ROI Concerns Are 'Most Fair' Criticism but Expects Industry to Solve Waste 'Pretty Quickly'
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman addressed investor questions about whether heavy AI infrastructure spending will generate matching revenue during a Monday CNBC interview. He acknowledged widespread waste and underused computing capacity across the industry.
agriculture.einnews.comworld42 days ago
Waste Industry Proposes £5 Refundable Deposit on Vapes to Reduce Fires and Improve Recycling
The Environmental Services Association called for a refundable deposit of up to £5 on vapes. Biffa and the Local Government Association backed tighter rules one year after disposable vapes were banned.
Gristscience42 days ago
USDA Terminates 49 of 50 Grants from $300M Program Citing Waste and Misalignment with Priorities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture terminated nearly all grants under a $300 million program in a single week. Agroecology Commons, one of the recipients, has not yet received a termination notice.
science42 days ago
Heat stress disrupts coral ventilation systems, study finds
Research shows rising water temperatures interfere with the microscopic structures corals use to move water and remove waste. The findings detail how prolonged exposure can lead to system failure and tissue damage.
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interestingengineering.comfinance42 days ago
BLSK Energy Signs Research Agreement with Argonne Lab on Nuclear Waste Pyroprocessing
BLSK Energy and Argonne National Laboratory will commercialize pyroprocessing to recover fuel from U.S. nuclear waste. The project targets a pilot plant by 2034 amid administration efforts to cut reliance on Russian uranium.
japantimes.co.jpworld43 days ago
Forbes Publishes 2026 30 Under 30 Asia List in Social Impact Category
The annual list published May 27 recognizes founders addressing food waste, infrastructure, and social services across the Asia-Pacific region.
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nationalpost.comworld45 days ago
Wastewater Data Show Norovirus at High Levels in Much of U.S.
Wastewater surveillance indicates norovirus concentrations have reached the high category nationally. Rates are rising in the Northeast and an outbreak has been noted in the San Francisco Bay Area.
nationalpost.comscience45 days ago
Wastewater Data Show Rising Norovirus Levels Across Much of the U.S.
Wastewater surveillance indicates norovirus concentrations have reached the high category nationally. The CDC recorded 1,194 outbreaks from August 1 to May 7.
bbc.co.ukworld45 days ago
Bournemouth Beaches Yield 83 Tonnes of Waste After Bank Holiday
Refuse crews removed more than 83 tonnes of litter from beaches in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole after record temperatures drew large crowds over the bank holiday weekend. The total was 260 percent higher than the previous weekend.
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld45 days ago
Surveillance Footage Shows Industrial Waste Dumping in Melbourne's North-East
Footage compiled for Nillumbik Shire Council recorded large-scale dumping of industrial waste in Melbourne's north-east. The material was gathered as part of council monitoring efforts in the Diamond Creek area.
thegatewaypundit.comworld45 days ago
Ronald Reagan Institute Report Examines Federal Waste Reduction Claims
A Ronald Reagan Institute analysis reviewed assertions about waste, fraud and abuse in federal programs. The study assessed the scale and documentation behind those assertions.
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science48 days ago
Brokenwood Wines Wins Royal Agricultural Society President's Medal
Brokenwood Wines received the 19th President's Medal for sustainability practices that convert grape waste into compost. The award comes as the Australian wine industry faces declining demand and higher costs.
science50 days ago
Sewage and Jet Fuel Spills Enter Potomac River Near Washington D.C.
A collapsed sewer pipe released 243 million gallons of wastewater into the Potomac in January. A separate fuel leak at Joint Base Andrews allowed 22,000 gallons of jet fuel to reach Piscataway Creek beginning in December.
Euronewsworld51 days ago
Pope Leo XIV Visits Southern Italy's Land of Fires Region
Pope Leo XIV traveled to Acerra on Saturday to meet families affected by decades of illegal toxic waste dumping. He addressed local leaders and thousands of residents about pollution, marginalization, and the need for solidarity.
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nypost.comworld51 days ago
Royal Author Describes Working for Sarah Ferguson as Chaotic
Andrew Lownie said Sarah Ferguson changed plans frequently and wasted prepared meals. He also stated that staff turnover was high and that Ferguson played people against each other in business schemes.
vaticannews.vafinance51 days ago
Pope Leo Visits Acerra, Condemns Waste Dumping and Profit Motives
Pope Leo traveled to Acerra, Italy on Saturday and called for an end to practices that pollute land, water, and air. He met with families affected by toxic waste dumping in the region known as the Land of Fires.
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citizen.co.zapolitics51 days ago
State financial officers report $28 billion returned to taxpayers in 2025
State Financial Officers Foundation President O.J. Oleka said relaxed eligibility rules during the prior administration contributed to increased fraud in government programs. The group documented $5.7 billion in identified waste, fraud and abuse.
247wallst.comworld51 days ago
117 Waste Sites Flagged Across England in Recent Review
A review identified 117 waste sites of concern in England. The assessment examined current conditions at active and closed locations.
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foxnews.comworld52 days ago
Illinois University Offers Course on Repairing and Reusing Household Items
An Illinois university is teaching students practical skills for repairing and reusing common household goods. The program aims to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills each year.
bbc.co.ukscience52 days ago
Congress Questions Officials on Potomac River Sewage Spill
A House subcommittee examined the January collapse of a major sewer line that released over 242 million gallons of untreated wastewater into the Potomac River. Officials discussed prior knowledge of pipe conditions and the broader state of aging water infrastructure.
interestingengineering.comtechnology53 days ago
Recycling Startups Use AI to Recover More Aluminum as Prices Rise
Recycling startups are deploying AI systems to sort aluminum scrap and waste streams. The technology aims to increase recovery rates of the metal, which has seen prices rise due to supply constraints.
New York Postworld53 days ago
Nearly 30,000 Gallons of Partially Treated Sewage Spill Into Long Island Waterway
State and local officials reported that an equipment failure at a Long Beach wastewater plant released nearly 30,000 gallons of undisinfected sewage into Reynolds Channel on Sunday. City crews completed a multi-day cleanup of the waterway, while the State Department of Environmen…
The Independentworld53 days ago
Wellness Expert Reviews Fussy Natural Deodorant for Warm Weather Use
A review by wellness expert Emilie Lavinia tested Fussy deodorant during workouts and daily activities. The product uses plant-based ingredients and offers a baking soda-free option for sensitive skin. Refill packaging is designed to reduce waste compared to standard sticks.
Reasonpolitics53 days ago
Bezos Questions Tax Increases on Wealthy as Solution to Affordability Issues
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said raising taxes on high earners would not address rising costs. He pointed to government waste and existing tax burdens already paid by top earners.
Euronewsworld54 days ago
Study Detects Cancer-Causing Viruses in Texas Wastewater Samples
Researchers identified major oncogenic viruses in wastewater from 16 Texas cities. The findings could support future public health monitoring of infection trends.
Los Angeles Timesworld54 days ago
Seagull Droppings Hit King Charles III Suit During Northern Ireland Visit
A seagull dropped waste on King Charles III's suit jacket during a public appearance in Newcastle, Northern Ireland. The king made a light remark about the incident and continued his schedule.
Nprscience54 days ago
Denver Plans Thermal Energy Network Using Sewage and Geothermal Heat
Denver will test a thermal energy network that uses water, geothermal boreholes, and wastewater heat to heat and cool downtown buildings. The project aims to replace an aging steam system that relies on natural gas. City officials say the network could cut emissions and lower lon…
naturalnews.comfinance54 days ago
Company Develops Process to Break Down Plastic Waste into Chemical Building Blocks
A company called Denovia has developed a depolymerization process that converts PET plastic into its original chemical components. The technology shreds plastic and places it in a liquid solution that breaks polymer chains in minutes. Current plastic waste management costs are pr…
bbc.co.ukworld55 days ago
Liberia EPA Orders Closure of Buchanan Waste Dumpsite
The Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia directed the immediate shutdown of a hazardous waste site operated by the Buchanan City Corporation. Inspectors cited proximity to a hospital and risks to patients and residents.