Sep 16 Decades of systemic racism seen as root of Jackson Mississippi water crisis By Drew Costley, Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press A boil-water advisory has been lifted for Mississippi's capital, and the state will stop handing out free bottled water on Saturday. But the crisis isn't over. Many blame systemic racism as the root cause. Continue reading
Aug 13 Italy’s largest lake drops to near-historic low amid extreme drought in Europe By Andrea Rosa, Luigi Navarra, Associated Press Italy’s worst drought in decades has reduced Lake Garda, the country's largest lake, to near its lowest level ever recorded, exposing swaths of previously underwater rocks and warming the water to temperatures that approach the average in the Caribbean Sea. Continue reading
Jun 28 Michigan Supreme Court orders charges dismissed against ex-governor, 8 others over Flint water By Ed White, Associated Press The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that a judge had no authority to issue indictments in the Flint water scandal. Continue reading
Dec 16 EPA details push to tighten rules for lead in drinking water By Suman Naishadham, Michael Phillis, Associated Press The Biden administration is taking steps aimed at reducing lead in drinking water, releasing $2.9 billion in infrastructure bill funds for lead pipe removal. Continue reading
Nov 22 Mississippi loses Supreme Court water fight with Tennessee By Associated Press A unanimous Supreme Court has rejected a claim that the Memphis, Tennessee, area has been taking water that belongs to Mississippi from an underground aquifer that sits beneath parts of both states. Continue reading
Nov 18 Biden administration acts to restore clean-water safeguards By Suman Naishadham, Matthew Daly, Associated Press The announcement by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army reinstates a rule in place before 2015 while the Biden administration arrives at its own, which is expected to be next year. Continue reading
Nov 05 Only Michigan employee fired over Flint water to be paid $300K By Ed White, Associated Press The state of Michigan says it will pay $300,000 to the only employee who was fired as a result of lead-contaminated water in Flint. Continue reading
Nov 04 Michigan city on edge as lead water crisis persists By Michael Phillis, Associated Press Waiting for free bottled water is time consuming and some residents wonder why, in a state that recently dealt with the Flint water crisis, the problem wasn't fixed sooner. Continue reading
Nov 02 Ecuador expands Galapagos marine reserve By Associated Press Experts says oceans are particularly vulnerable to climate change and the Galapagos Islands are considered one of the world’s biodiversity jewels. Continue reading
Oct 06 WATCH: House subcommittee discusses challenges for clean water By News Desk The House Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee is expected to discuss Wednesday how chemicals can impact public health and water quality. Continue reading