Over the next three decades, global annual waste generation is expected to soar to 3.7 billion tons. Around the world, 91% of people live in places where air quality exceeds World Health Organization guideline limits. Pollution and the proliferation of waste are some of the most obdurate problems facing humanity today. In commemoration of Earth Day, the Monitor has teamed up with Sparknews and 18 of the world’s leading news media to highlight local initiatives addressing global issues of waste and pollution.
