The U.S. has been shipping massive amounts of plastic waste to other countries for years, often under the guise of recycling. But Malaysia—one of the biggest recipients—just pushed back, refusing to be the world’s dumping ground. They’re turning away contaminated and non-recyclable trash, signaling a growing global resistance to shouldering the burden of rich nations’ waste.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about Malaysia—it’s a wake-up call. Wealthy countries have long offloaded their plastic problems onto poorer nations, claiming it’s being recycled when much of it ends up polluting rivers and landfills. With more countries saying "no," the pressure’s on to actually reduce waste instead of just shipping it out of sight.

House Republicans have introduced a bill that includes an unexpected tax provision targeting renewable energy projects. If passed, it could significantly increase costs for wind and solar developers, potentially stalling the growth of clean energy in the U.S. Critics argue the move favors fossil fuels, while supporters claim it levels the playing field for traditional energy sources.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another political skirmish—it’s a direct hit on the renewable energy sector at a time when the U.S. is trying to accelerate its transition away from fossil fuels. If this tax sticks, it could slow down wind and solar projects, drive up energy costs, and undermine climate goals. For anyone invested in clean energy or concerned about climate change, this is a big deal.

The Senate’s latest draft of Trump’s policy bill is rolling back several key clean energy tax credits, a move that could slow the growth of renewable energy projects. While supporters argue it streamlines the tax code, critics warn it undermines efforts to combat climate change and could hurt jobs in the green energy sector.