Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Danielle Nierenberg is a researcher and writer on global food systems. Over the years, the conversations we’ve been having about ...

Nuclear waste. We've all heard about it, but what is it? Is it a problem without a solution? How big is the problem? And what exactly is this waste and why is it so important? New Atlas takes a look ...

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There might be a simpler way to combat the global plastics use problem. Modern society has has a big problem when it comes to plastic -- and it's contributing heavily to pollution and climate change.

‘Out of sight, out of mind’ is a typical approach to waste and is one of the main reasons why the waste trade persists. The world discovered that toxic waste was being dumped in Africa and other ...

Reasons you shouldn't throw gadgets in the trash, and what to do instead Electronic waste (e-waste) is a serious environmental issue, since old electronics end up in landfills, leaking chemicals. Less ...

The world's top business leaders struggle to find the right metaphor to describe the impact that artificial intelligence (AI) will have on humanity. Some have compared it to the printing press, while ...

Boston Harbor has come a long way since it was labeled an "open sewer" in the 1980s. A court-mandated cleanup transformed the harbor and surrounding rivers into some of the most improved urban ...

With grocery costs steadily rising, people are looking for creative ways to eat healthy food on a budget. Dumpster diving may not be for everyone, but it is becoming a popular way to find free produce ...