# Fighting pollution in Kansas' air and water

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Podcast: [Kansas City Today](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kansas-city-today-4474135)
Published: 2026-06-03T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.kcur.org/podcast/kansas-city-today/2026-06-03/fighting-pollution-in-kansas-air-and-water
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## Resource

Industries and cities used to pollute rivers so heavily that at least one caught fire a dozen times. But like the Spring River in Kansas, some waterways are now bouncing back. Plus: Residents in a small Kansas town are upset about a smelly landfill.

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