Environment Articles

Team Johnson County wins "Top Plogger" award for largest daily turnout for volunteers during KC Plogtober, with Team Jackson County winning most volunteers overall.

In a pioneering move towards sustainability, the Kansas City Chiefs installed state-of-the-art composting biodigesters at their stadium ahead of the World Cup matches at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

Low-carbon materials used in construction reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to long-term climate resilience. 

Relying on partnerships and funding from MARC’s Solid Waste Management District, Summit Transfer has expanded its commitment to recycling and responsible waste management.

What would make the region EV ready? Your voice is needed to shape the region's EV Readiness Plan. 

Members of the EPA Region 7 office joined MARC staff to visit three big composting operations in the Kansas City region.

SkyCast forecasts poor air quality tomorrow

SkyCast forecasts poor air quality for Monday

MARC and Climate Action KC accepted submissions for exceptional examples of climate-resilient success projects. 

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced the awardees of the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant, a $4.3 billion program to advance climate resilience efforts across the nation. MARC and local partners are seeking additional paths to move forward as one of the more than 200 applications not selected.