Agriculture
Lantern litter threatens livestock, wildlife, environment
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Some farmers, environmentalist and lawmakers would like to ban sky lanterns increasingly used to celebrate Independence Day and other events.
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Everything from litter to nuclear waste.
Some farmers, environmentalist and lawmakers would like to ban sky lanterns increasingly used to celebrate Independence Day and other events.
Combined sewer overflow is a common problem in over 700 cities and towns nationwide.
A new mathematical model could bolster research on plastic in the Great Lakes.
An over-the-counter pain medication could be responsible for reduced numbers of crayfish in a Michigan lake.
It targets lunchroom waste and school supplies.
New reporting requirements help identify star recyclers.
Local officials say they need funds for special processing equipment for waste that otherwise degrades recycled products and causes expensive disposal problems.
Supporters of the ban say a statewide law is needed to avoid patchwork regulation that hinders businesses with multiple locations.
The chief operator of a municipal wastewater treatment plant pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor violation of the Clean Water Act.
Attempt to cut costs threatened health, according to U.S. Attorney.
He pleaded guilty to defrauding scrap metal brokers by charging them for recycling services that were never provided.