All articles tagged with #garbage
Originally Published 3 days ago — by abcnews.go.com
A garbage avalanche at a Philippine landfill in Cebu city buried or trapped workers, resulting in one death, injuries to a dozen, and 38 missing, prompting ongoing rescue efforts.
Originally Published 4 days ago — by NBC News
A garbage avalanche at a Philippine landfill in Cebu city buried and trapped 38 people, killing one and injuring a dozen, with rescue efforts ongoing to find the missing.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by amNY
New York City is implementing a mandatory garbage rule requiring all properties with one to nine residential units to use secure, leak-proof bins of 55 gallons or less for trash disposal starting November 12. This initiative aims to reduce rat activity and improve street cleanliness. Non-compliance will result in fines starting January 2025. Official NYC bins are available for purchase online and at Home Depot stores. The move has sparked some public criticism over costs, but the city emphasizes the bins' affordability and safety benefits.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
North Korea has launched an unusual offensive by sending 260 balloons filled with garbage, including cigarette butts and plastic bottles, across the border into South Korea. This act, which South Korea condemned as a violation of international law, prompted the South Korean military to issue warnings and deploy response squads to inspect the debris. The move follows North Korea's accusations against defectors in South Korea for scattering leaflets and other items over the border.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
Acapulco, Mexico, is facing a public health disaster as the city struggles to clear mountains of trash left in the aftermath of Hurricane Otis. The uncollected garbage is believed to be linked to stomach infections, diarrhea, and skin rashes. Local business groups have called for a sanitary emergency declaration due to the accumulation of garbage, lack of potable water, and the presence of insects and harmful fauna. The city's mayor estimates that 666,000 tons of garbage are piled across Acapulco, far exceeding the normal daily collection rate of 700 to 800 tons. The situation could soon become a health crisis, and authorities are urging the prioritization of trash clearance.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
Noel Gallagher's New York gig with his band High Flying Birds was canceled after a bomb threat at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. The venue was evacuated as a precaution, and the incident is being investigated as a potential terrorist threat. Garbage, who was also scheduled to perform, expressed concern for the fans and the situation. Noel Gallagher has not yet commented on the incident.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Wall Street Journal
Wall Street is turning its attention to garbage as a new investment opportunity, with waste management companies seeing increased interest from investors. This shift is driven by a growing focus on environmentalism and sustainability, as well as the potential for profits in the waste management industry.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
Two infants were found dead in a garbage can in Cleveland, Ohio, prompting a homicide investigation. The mother of the babies is believed to be a 16-year-old female who had given birth to them days earlier. A caller notified the police that the mother had thrown the babies in the garbage, and the teen was taken to a hospital. The cause and manner of death have not been released, and investigators will present the case to the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Prosecutor's Office.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Boing Boing
Garbage has covered Siouxsie and the Banshees' iconic goth rock dance track "Cities in Dust" from their 1985 album Tiderbox. While some may enjoy the cover, it doesn't add much to the original.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
Protests have erupted across France over President Emmanuel Macron's plans to raise the national retirement age from 62 to 64, with sanitation workers on strike and piles of garbage left uncollected. Macron invoked article 49.3 of the Constitution to pass the legislation without a vote from lawmakers, further fueling the anger of protesters. The unrest has resulted in torched cars, burned-out tires, and sporadic protests in many towns and cities. The anti-reform cause has also been taken up by young people, who face working longer under tighter financial constraints. Opposition lawmakers are expected to present motions of no-confidence in Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne, who pushed the reform through, calling for her to resign.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Washington Post
Paris is drowning in trash as municipal trash collectors and sanitation workers went on strike to protest the French government's plan to raise their retirement age. The strike has led to 7,000 tons of trash piling up on Paris sidewalks, with no one to collect it. The crisis is likely to come to a head this week when French lawmakers debate and vote on the government's proposal to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64. The proposal has faced staunch opposition from unions and workers, with strikes disrupting services from public transport to power plants for weeks.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NDTV
Garbage collectors in Paris have been on strike since March 6 over President Emmanuel Macron's proposals to raise the pension age from 62 to 64, resulting in tons of garbage piling up on the streets of Paris. The trash buildup has sparked health concerns among Parisians, with many fearing a rat invasion is imminent. The strike has affected other cities like Rennes, Le Havre, and Nantes. The reform would increase the age of retirement for garbage collectors, who currently retire at the age of 57 because of difficult working conditions.