Mass burn, or waste-to-energy facilities are on the decline in the U.S., and their troubles are largely about money and regulations. Shrinking access to renewable energy credits (RECs) and strengthening air quality standards that force expensive upgrades are testing operators working to stay in business. Between 2000 and April 2024, 51 trash incinerators in the U.S. closed permanently, leaving only 65 in operation as of April 2024, according to environmental advocacy group Energy Justice.
Declaration Sent to Government Leaders Worldwide on the UN International Day of Zero Waste GAIA speaks at the UN New York, NY– On the first annual United
Ocean Conservancy commits to working with GAIA Network to address damages done to impacted communities. September 14, 2022 - Today, the Global Alliance