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.
Podcasts
How can cities keep sewage out of Great Lakes? Dig.
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Combined sewer overflow is a common problem in over 700 cities and towns nationwide.
Waste
New model tracks plastic in Great Lakes
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A new mathematical model could bolster research on plastic in the Great Lakes.
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Pharmaceutical pollution takes toll on crayfish and other species
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An over-the-counter pain medication could be responsible for reduced numbers of crayfish in a Michigan lake.
Catch of the Day
Ontario recycling initiative issues school challenge
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It targets lunchroom waste and school supplies.
Catch of the Day
Northern Michigan pioneers effort to reduce food waste
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New reporting requirements help identify star recyclers.
Homepage Featured
Michigan lawmakers consider ban on local efforts to tax plastic bags
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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.
Green Gavel
New York sewage dumper gets fine, probation.
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The chief operator of a municipal wastewater treatment plant pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor violation of the Clean Water Act.
Homepage Featured
Asbestos removal threatened residents; contractor fined
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Attempt to cut costs threatened health, according to U.S. Attorney.
Green Gavel
Recycling scam lands conspirator in the pokey
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He pleaded guilty to defrauding scrap metal brokers by charging them for recycling services that were never provided.