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Can Kansas City Turn Its Trash Problem into an Opportunity?new

In Kansas City, trash is consistently among the top citizen complaints. Landfill space is shrinking fast. And now the city's trash collection contractor is raising its prices. Kansas City is hoping to elbow its way out of the company's grasp -- and make some money doing it.
The Pitch  |  Carolyn Szczepanski  |  04-28-2009  |  Environment

Recycled Excusesnew

The city of Kansas City has broken its promise to build green.
The Pitch  |  Carolyn Szczepanski  |  01-31-2007  |  Environment

Ethanol Pushersnew

Despite its hype as a green fuel, corn-based ethanol is dirty business from the farm all the way to the exhaust pipe.
The Pitch  |  Carolyn Szczepanski  |  10-02-2006  |  Environment

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