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Denver’s bold move to sue tobacco giants over cigarette butt litter is sparking national debate — as the city holds Big Tobacco accountable for an environmental mess they helped create. Mayor Mike Johnston argues corporations must help pay for cleanup, but critics say smokers themselves are responsible and the lawsuit shifts blame. Amid ongoing struggles with plastic waste and food packaging, this legal battle highlights a deeper question: who really owns the trash in our public spaces?

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