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The Promising Climate Solution That No One Is Talking About: Waste And Its Role In Climate Change

Year of Publication

2022

This article examines the interconnectedness of waste and climate change, highlighting how waste contributes to emissions and environmental problems.

Source:

Delterra

Author(s):

Alina Jurcola, Caroline Vanchiere, Cynthia Shih

Geography:

Global

Type:

Case Study, Strategy

Purpose of Measurement:

Solution Sets and Impact Potential, Understanding the Problem

Impact theme(s):

Climate, Policy

This article examines the interconnectedness of waste and climate change, highlighting how waste contributes to emissions and environmental problems. It explores the scale of waste's impact on the climate and discusses various waste management practices that contribute to climate change. The article concludes by suggesting three concrete steps that governments can take to mitigate the climate impact of waste.

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