Prosecutors say a city official on Jeju Island in South Korea stole more than $400,000 by pocketing the sale of government-issued trash bags that cost as little as 7 cents each.
Tag: Waste Materials and Disposal
Dubrovnik, Known for Its Beauty, Faces a Mound of New Trash
Officials in Dubrovnik, Croatia, say the strong currents of the Adriatic Sea washed ashore a vast amount of garbage, mostly from Albania, during a recent storm.
A Colossal, Hidden Pile of Trash Ignites an Outcry in Britain
The discovery of a mountain of garbage near a highway is the latest example of what experts say is a growing problem of criminal organizations profiting from illegal dumping.
Mexico City Loves Street Food. Its Sewer System Does Not.
The worst rainy season in decades, caused flooding around much of the city. Fat from its many taco shops, restaurants and markets was a major reason for blocked drains, officials say.
Mexico City Loves Street Food. Its Sewer System Does Not.
The worst rainy season in decades, caused flooding around much of the city. Fat from its many taco shops, restaurants and markets was a major reason for blocked drains, officials say.
Mexico City Loves Street Food. Its Sewer System Does Not.
The worst rainy season in decades caused flooding around much of the city. Fat from its many taco shops, restaurants and markets was a major reason for blocked drains, officials say.
How Artifacts Helped Solve the Mystery of a Home’s Past in Rural Pennsylvania
Nondescript items can tell stories, good and bad, when archaeologists look at them.
How Artifacts Helped Solve the Mystery of a Home’s Past in Rural Pennsylvania
Nondescript items can tell stories, good and bad, when archaeologists look at them.
A Miles-Long Cave in Kentucky Was a Smelly Disaster. Now It’s Spectacular.
Hidden River Cave was once filled with heavy metals and sewage that made the surrounding town smell awful. After a cleanup, it became a tourist draw.
United Nations Plastic Treaty Talks End Without Deal
Countries failed to bridge wide gaps on whether the world should limit plastic manufacturing and restrict the use of harmful plastic chemicals.