Researchers use a new model to project where the surge of mismanaged medical waste will end up—including beaches, seabeds, and the Arctic Ocean. Around the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an ...

As countries across the world experience a resurgence in nuclear energy projects, the questions of where and how to dispose of nuclear waste remain as politically fraught as ever. The United States, ...

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AI technologies are transforming the way waste is processed. From AI-assisted route optimisation and sensor-led collections to digital waste tracking and automated facilities, data-driven technologies ...

Between 2003 and 2024, World Bank support has helped to significantly improve solid waste management in low- and middle-income countries. This has been achieved through holistic financing approaches ...

Editor’s note: This article is published after the passing away of Rod Ewing. The draft manuscript was prepared by both authors. It has been lightly edited for style, length, and clarity. Additional ...

Participants from Member States need to register using the InTouch+ platform regardless of whether they will be attending in person or virtually. When submitting their application through InTouch+, it ...