3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (171+ words) Nationally, waste diversion remains a persistent challenge. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, roughly half of all municipal solid waste generated in the United States is sent to landfills, while only about 32% is recycled or composted, underscoring the ongoing need…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (116+ words) A small East Bay community is receiving tens of millions of dollars after a local refinery polluted the air. The Bay Area Air District announced Thursday at a news conference at the Benicia Community Center that $30 million will go to…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (552+ words) The Bay Area Air District has ordered operators of a San Jose waste management facility to correct air quality issues and reduce odors. The Newby Island Resource Recovery Park, located in north San Jose, is a landfill and recycling center…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (201+ words) More dead or dying trees in San Jose will soon be cut down. Last week, the city started to remove 32 trees in the Circle of Palms downtown because they were diseased and at risk of falling. Now, the city plans…...