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> Burning waste still releases harmful toxins into the environment and contributes to greenhouse gas emissions – even if it reduces landfill methane, which is a
by sofixa 2y ago
> Burning waste still releases harmful toxins into the environment and contributes to greenhouse gas emissions – even if it reduces landfill methane, which is a potent contributor to climate change
This is not axiomatic. The gases from the incineration can be put into productive use (cf. Vienna heating and providing hot water off of their incinerator), and the harmful stuff can be filtered (cf. Vienna where the incinerator is in a dense urban area, and an architectural masterpiece).
- throwaway2037 2y agoTokyo also has many, many urban incinerators.
- seb1204 2y agoYes they exist and they work. However to build them requires stringent regulations to make them a viable cost solution. If it is ok to blow out the toxic smoke the high end solution will not be built. The best thing is still avoiding waste.
- albrewer 2y ago> However to build them requires stringent regulations to make them a viable cost solution In the US, the EPA has had regulations around this since the late 70's; it's a cost of doing business at this point, not a wild new theoretical rule framework.
- CRConrad 2y ago> The best thing is still avoiding waste. Yeah, and the as-yet-unattainable perfect is still the enemy of the currently-attainable good.