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Maddy Lauria

Maddy Lauria is a freelance environmental journalist who grew up in the Mid-Atlantic. She now lives in Delaware with her husband, young daughter, and far too many pets.

What’s nuclear’s role in a net-zero future?

Renewables are winning the cost race

March 21, 2024

What’s nuclear’s role in a net-zero future?

Renewables are winning the cost race

March 21, 2024

The socioeconomic impacts of food waste

$1 trillion worth of food is wasted every year, but millions still go hungry

March 14, 2024

Food waste in America: What you need to know

Between 30 and 40% of the American food supply goes to waste

March 14, 2024

The connection between food waste, methane, and climate change

Wasted food contributes about 3.3 gigatons of emissions into the atmosphere every year

March 14, 2024

Food waste statistics and facts

The U.S. isn’t alone in its giant food waste problem

March 14, 2024

The environmental impact of food waste

Binned meals suck up resources and spew emissions

March 14, 2024

Microplastics in humans: What we know so far

While scientists can spot microplastics in the human body, their effects are still unclear

December 13, 2023

Where do microplastics come from?

We interact with common sources of microplastics every day

December 13, 2023

Microplastics in food: What you need to know

When it comes to microplastics on our dinner plates, there's a lot we still don't know.

December 13, 2023

Plastic pollution, by country

We make 430 million metric tons of plastic waste every year. These are the worst offenders.

December 13, 2023