weekly economic news roundup and Bethel's junk
Environment
Why COP27 Should Have Looked at Bethel, Alaska

Whether looking at Bethel’s junk or the earth, we see a finite area from which it is tough to haul away all of the garbage.

weekly economic news roundup and Bethel's junk
Environment
The City That Still Has to Keep Its Garbage

Whether looking at Bethel’s junk or the earth, we see a finite area from which it is tough to haul away all of the garbage.

face mask pollution
Environment
The Face Mask Pollution Problem

Typical of the tradeoffs created by all decisions, wearing the face masks that prevent the spread of Covid can mean more plastic pollution.

weekly economic news roundup and Bethel's junk
Environment
The City That Has to Keep Its Garbage

Located in the middle of Alaska’s subarctic tundra, Bethel, Alaska has garbage problems because there is no easy way to ship its waste.

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