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Impairments of Long-Lived Assets Impairments of Long-Lived Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2020
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use | $ 0.0 | $ 8.0 | $ 0.0 | $ 15.0
Fiber production [Member] |  |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use | $ 0.0 | 9.0 |  |
East River |  |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use |  | $ 4.0 |  |

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