garbage incinerators
Coverage of garbage incinerators in the Nexus archive.
- US garbage incinerators are failing to eliminate ‘forever chemical’ air pollution, experts warn
US garbage incinerators are failing to eliminate PFAS 'forever chemicals' air pollution, endangering low-income neighborhoods. The waste management industry promotes incinerators as a solution to PFAS waste, but a new report claims Minnesota's incinerators reduce emissions by 99.6%, a claim other operators also assert.
- US garbage incinerators are failing to eliminate ‘forever chemical’ air pollution, experts warn
US garbage incinerators are failing to eliminate PFAS 'forever chemicals' from air pollution, endangering largely low-income neighborhoods, according to public health advocates and experts. The waste management industry promotes incinerators as a solution to PFAS waste, citing claims like Minnesota’s 99.6% emissions reduction, though independent experts warn of ongoing risks.