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World Aug 03

What we know about the cyberattacks on water systems in 7 states

By Liz Landers, Jackson Hudgins

Politics Feb 20

U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris participates in a political event with reproductive rights groups at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, U.S., June 23, 2023. Photo by Evelyn Hockstein/REUTERS
Vice President Harris announces $5.8 billion for water infrastructure projects, says clean water is a right

Vice President Kamala Harris is announcing another $5.8 billion for water infrastructure projects nationwide, paid for by one of the Biden administration's key legislative victories.

By Associated Press

Health Apr 09

Wastewater is the infrastructure crisis 'people don't want to talk about'

2020 MacArthur Fellow Catherine Coleman Flowers spoke to the PBS NewsHour about her vision for a future that centers and solves water infrastructure issues across communities.

By Isabella Isaacs-Thomas

Nation Mar 10

The Glen Canyon dam holds back the Colorado River creating Lake Powell near Page, Arizona, May 26, 2015. The lake provides water for Nevada, Arizona and California. A severe drought in recent years, combined with withdrawals that many believe are not sustainable, has reduced its levels to only about 42 percent of its capacity. Photo by Rick Wilking/REUTERS
Western states chart diverging paths as water shortages loom

Legislation in Utah is raising concerns as seven Western states prepare to negotiate how to sustain a river that supplies 40 million people and a massive agricultural industry.

By Felicia Fonseca and Sophia Eppolito, Associated Press

Agents for Change Dec 31

Watch 6:33
Arid Middle East faces political battles over water shortfalls

The Middle East is facing a water crisis, and the divisions between Israel and Palestinians have only exacerbated the problem. But whereas Israel is a pioneer in desalination and produces much of its own water, in Gaza, Palestinians struggle with…

Jul 12

5 important stories that have nothing to do with Donald Trump Jr.'s emails

By Joshua Barajas, Laura Santhanam, Iman Smith, Erica R. Hendry

Take a break from the news cycle with these overlooked but important stories that are getting lost in the shuffle.

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