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Category: Environment

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From the Pacific Ocean to Nebraska: One Omaha company recycles the world’s derelict fishing gear

by Kassidy Arena July 10, 2025July 10, 2025

When people walk into the recycling facility of FirstStar Fiber in Omaha, they see bags of trash from floor to ceiling. But it’s not going to a landfill. “What makes FirstStar recycling unique is then we take hard to recycle plastics,” explained CEO Patrick Leahy. “We take those, recycle them in house. We don’t ship […]

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Cause & Culture: Minimizing the environmental impact of fireworks

by Mikala Harden July 1, 2025June 30, 2025
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Omahans See Benefits of Native Lawns, Encounter City Opposition

by Jane McGill September 5, 2023May 23, 2025
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Climate Action… Now? After Years of Neglect, Omaha Officials Promise This Time Will Be Different

by Chris Bowling September 4, 2023April 1, 2025
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How Will Climate Change Affect Omaha?

by Jane McGill September 4, 2023
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Omaha Companies Say Embracing Solar Power Is Good for Business

by Jane McGill August 11, 2023
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Work on Delayed Omaha Climate Action to Start Soon, City Says

by Chris Bowling August 10, 2023
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Into the Fire: Nebraska Communities Rebuild after Wildfires Spurred by Climate Change

by adminJune 12, 2023April 3, 2025
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Nebraska Renewable Energy Training Programs Struggle to Recruit Students Amid National Worker Shortage

by adminMay 26, 2023April 3, 2025
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Energy Efficiency Creates Healthier Homes and Saves Residents Money. Here’s How to Make the Changes in Your Omaha Household.

by Bridget Fogarty, Report for America Corps Member May 22, 2023

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