The increase of wetlands is a major contributor to the problem because mercury can accumulate in them in higher concentrations and for longer periods.
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Paying more for landfill might help recycling
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The governor of Michigan has proposed dramatically increase dumping fees — tipping fees — to raise money for recycling, among other environmental programs.
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Landfill plan along Great Lakes sparks fear of pollution
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In northern Michigan, people who live near a landfill have been dealing with contaminated drinking water for decades. A new plan for the landfill makes them even more concerned.
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Add deposit to water bottles or raise landfill rates: debate is on
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There’s another legislative push to add water, juice, sports drink and similar beverage bottles and cans to Michigan’s 10-cent deposit law.
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Chinese ban forces improvements in recycling
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Michigan recycling programs are adjusting to China’s new ban on imported waste materials.
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Pain-killers, other drugs found in Great Lakes ecosystem
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As America confronts the opioid crisis, environmental scientists are warning about a related problem.
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Minn. company, executives charged in PCB case
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Luminaire Environmental and Technologies, Inc. made “false representations to customers” and prospective customers that it would properly dispose of or incinerate the PCBs, the U.S. Attorney’s office said.
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All those orange traffic barrels can have a second life
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Michigan’s Mount Brighton will showcase the product at its inaugural Fall Fest Oct. 21-22.
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Major recycling scam in Mich., Wisc., sparks indictment
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A bogus scheme to build an eco-friendly “green energy” waste processing facility in Detroit defrauded lenders and investors – including Chinese investors hoping to qualify for U.S. visas.
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Michigan set to renew groundwater rule for toxic chemical
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The current rules expire on Oct. 27, which could create an environmental problem for the state.
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Ohio contractor sent to prison in asbestos case
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He admitted improper demolition leading to the release of the hazardous air pollutant linked to respiratory diseases and cancer.