As farming counties start shutting the doors to Orange County’s exported sewage sludge, local planners are counting on making the solid gunk cleaner, a process expected to carry a price tag of eight ...

Bruce Bruso, president and CEO of CBA Environmental, explains how sewage sludge is converted into alternative energy at his plant in Hegins. He says sludge can reduce pollutants. PETE G. WILCOX/THE ...

Many years ago I foolishly drove a car at least 25,000 miles without changing the oil. I guess I figured I’d wait until the red light on the dashboard lit up, and then I’d know I needed fresh oil.

Biodiesel is an excellent source of fuel: not only does it come from renewable sources, but it also burns cleaner, producing less pollution than fossil fuels. But it can be expensive to produce. That ...

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore bolstered Maryland's environmental priorities in a bevy of legislation signed into law which covered clean water and agriculture. In July 2023, Moore signed two executive ...

A Bush administration plan to cover nearly 1 million gallons of highly radioactive sludge with grout has run into obstacles in the Senate, where Democrats say grout is for bathrooms, not leftovers ...

Researchers have developed an innovative way to turn steel industry waste into a low-cost material that can clean antibiotics out of water, offering a promising solution to one of today’s growing ...

No one doubts the importance of regular oil and filter changes, regardless of the type of vehicle they may own or service. And more knowledgeable folks also understand the importance of regular ...