Frustration is building in North Kingstown over a proposed sewage sludge processing plant.

Nearly all of Rhode Island’s sludge is burned in incinerators in Cranston and Woonsocket, with the majority going to the ...

New amicus briefs filed in court this week argue that state and local governments are unable to meet the challenge of ...

Syracuse, N.Y. – The company that built the troubled sewage sludge dryer for Onondaga County has sued to stop the county from ...

A proposed sewage sludge pyrolysis facility in Quonset Business Park raises concerns about emissions, odors and public engagement.

You have to smell it yourself to understand. It's really repulsive,” says Jo Hirst, a small business owner and campaigner, “and it gives you such a thumping headache. It clings to everything. You ...

Study shows how controlling pyrolysis temperature can help reduce environmental risks of chemical sewage sludge, supporting sustainable sewage treatment JEONBUK-DO, South Korea, March 17, 2026 ...

The recovery of phosphorus from sewage sludge ash represents a promising approach to address both resource scarcity and environmental sustainability. As phosphorus is an essential nutrient for ...

The first thing you notice is the stench. “It’s not going to smell like your husband’s farts,” says Myra Dotson. “It smells like fetid, festering meat.” A former UNC research assistant and current ...