Capital News Service
Campaign against plastic straws picks up speed
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Americans use lots and lots of plastic straws, and that’s bad for the environment.
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NY tannery owner arrested on hazardous waste charges
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The indictment accuses Carville of knowingly storing hundreds of gallons of hazardous waste and corrosive chemicals for more than two years without a permit.
Activist
Citizen panel helps mid-Michigan town recover from decades of contamination
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It’s taken one of the country’s most active advisory groups to see progress.
Urban
How stinky can garbage get before someone gets mad? Ask High Acres.
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A New York landfill recently recognized for its commitment to the environment and community is now under fire from state regulators
Capital News Service
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.
Waste
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.
Waste
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.
Capital News Service
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.