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PNS Daily Newscast - January 22, 2019 


A new report says the really rich get richer. Also on the Tuesday rundown: A new effort to clear the smoke from Kentucky schools; and businesses get tips on being family-friendly.

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Waste Reduction/Recycling

Non-biodegradable, single-use plastic bags are a threat to wildlife and the environment. (RitaE/pixabay)
Cuomo to Propose Ban on Plastic Bags
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew Cuomo's executive budget includes measures to combat litter, reduce greenhouse-gas emissions and protect the ...Read More
Magazines, newspapers and recycled paper are environmentally-friendly alternatives to wrapping paper. (Darby/Twenty20)
The Most Wasteful Time of the Year?
Friday, December 14, 2018
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The "most wonderful time of the year" is also the most wasteful. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans ...Read More
Scientists say there are health risks associated with disposable plastics. (MabelAmber/Pixabay)
Prohibiting Plastic Bag Bans in Ohio: Who Stands to Benefit?
Monday, November 26, 2018
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio lawmakers are considering legislation that would prohibit communities from banning plastic bags. But who stands to ...Read More
NOAA scientists say the number of cases where red-tide blooms and hurricanes have occurred simultaneously is small. (Pixabay)
How Will Hurricane Michael Affect Florida's Red Tide Outbreak?
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida's red-tide bloom continues to be a drag on tourism, causing fish kills and inducing respiratory problems for ...Read More
Every year an estimated 8 million metric tons of plastic waste enters ocean waters. (byrev/pixabay)
Cleanup Gets Trash Before It Reaches the Oceans
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
NEW YORK – The 33rd annual International Coastal Cleanup is coming up this weekend, part of a global effort to keep trash out of the oceans ...Read More
Flood prevention is one benefit of green infrastructure projects that are being funded in five Chesapeake Bay states with nearly $700,000 of grant money. (Pixabay)
Communities Receive More "Green" to Go Green
Thursday, July 5, 2018
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Communities are finding it easier to go green when there's some "green" to help them make the transition - in the form of nearly $700 ...Read More
The plastic in straws and other items breaks down in the ocean to small pieces that accumulate toxins. (Joel Bombardier/Flickr)
After Straws, What Will Be Next Plastic Items to Go?
Monday, June 25, 2018
PORTLAND, Ore. — An effort to ban plastic straws is sweeping the nation, and Portland is one of the latest cities to consider eliminating these ...Read More
Frederick's municipal wastewater treatment plant was one of 12 significant municipal sewage plants found to be releasing more nutrients into Maryland waters than is allowed under its National Pollution Discharge Elimination System permit, according to the Environmental Integrity Project. (Potomac Riverkeeper Network)
Environmental Groups Prod Frederick over Potomac River Pollution
Monday, June 11, 2018
FREDERICK, Md. – After around a decade of violations, Frederick will need to act quickly to suppress the amount of nutrients pouring into the ...Read More
An undetermined number of polystyrene containers are generated daily across North Carolina, and a statewide ban would ask businesses to use compostable containers instead. (Jasmine/flickr)
Statewide Campaign Launches to Reduce Polystyrene Use
Thursday, June 7, 2018
DURHAM, N.C. — Our take-out culture is taking its toll on North Carolina's landfills. It's estimated that Americans throw away 70 million ...Read More
The Eleven Point River meanders through the picturesque Ozarks of southern Missouri. It's one of the eight initial components of the National Wild and Scenic River System, which was established in 1968. (Jennifer Conner)
Celebrate, Float, Clean Eleven Point National Scenic River
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
ALTON, Mo. – Memorial Day weekend is always a big splash into floating season in the Ozarks, but environmental groups, local businesses and the ...Read More
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