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New research finds more than three times as many fires occur in waste streams as a result of discarded batteries than was reported in 2021

Batteries left in discarded electrical appliances start more than 700 fires every year, report says

When you throw away your old gadgets after buying new gear for Christmas, you might want to think about removing the batteries first. Indeed, Material Focus research found that more than 700 fires have been started this year in garbage trucks and recycling centers by discarded electrical appliances. Batteries can be punctured by other elements …

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'Left to waste': Wildlife officers investigate 8 deer and elk kills in San Miguel County

‘Left to waste’: Wildlife officers investigate 8 deer and elk kills in San Miguel County

Colorado Parks and Wildlife investigators are asking for the public’s help in locating those responsible for a spate of suspected poaching incidents earlier this month. Eight deer and elk were killed in two and a half weeks and the carcasses left behind. Five of the animals were killed within walking distance of roads, according to …

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Hurricane Ian left behind mountains of debris.  Cleaning it up will take months.

Hurricane Ian left behind mountains of debris. Cleaning it up will take months.

Comment this story Comment Nearly two months after Hurricane Ian slammed into Florida’s southwest coast, destroying thousands of homes and killing more than 100, state and local governments are grappling with what to do with a staggering amount storm debris. There are mountains of trash at dozens of temporary sites across the state, filled with …

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