Michigan stopped Ohio toxic waste last week, but we import waste every day

Read the full story at Bridge Michigan.

The unwelcome arrival in Michigan of hazardous waste from the Feb. 3 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio created a firestorm last week among some Michigan residents and politicians when the shipments became known. 

But it isn’t unusual for Michigan to import hazardous waste from other states,  as well as Canada. 

Published by Laura B.

I'm a degreed librarian with over 30 years of experience as an environmental information professional. I'm currently the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center's Sustainability Information Curator and also manage the Center's strategic communications.

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