Sustainability
Trash to Treasure: Blue River Facility Will Turn Solid Waste into Natural Gas and Fertilizer
Kansas City is building a new $140 million Blue River Biosolids Facility designed to more efficiently convert solid waste into natural gas and fertilizer.
Read MoreFarm to Trouble: Drainage Tile Drives Nutrient Pollution
Agricultural drainage tile, used by farmers to increase crop yields, is a main contributor to excess nutrient runoff in Mississippi River basin waterways.
Read MoreKansas City Strikes Out on Big Bid for Sustainability Funds
The Kansas City area won’t get any of nearly $200 million it sought as part of a nationwide competition for $4.3 billion in federal sustainability grants.
Read MoreKansas City Home Builders Push Back on Energy Efficiency Rules, Blame Them for Housing Crunch
Homebuilders say Kansas City’s energy efficiency standards hinder housing construction and increase costs. Environmentalists say they combat climate change.
Read MoreFarm to Trouble: Could the Mississippi River Benefit from This Strategy to Improve Water Quality?
A Chesapeake Bay program could be a model for the Mississippi River as it deals with runoff that fouls water and contributes to a dead zone off the Gulf Coast.
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