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In Senate PFAS Hearing, Government Officials Say Regulatory Response Will Take Years
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Officials from multiple federal agencies testified at a U.S. Senate subcommittee hearing.
Michigan’s Groundwater Emergency
Groundwater in Michigan is “compromised and deteriorated.”
Michigan PFAS by the numbers: How much is unsafe?
Confusion runs rampant about PFAS dangers. The federal government and states can’t agree on how much is unsafe for states. Here’s a primer on what’s known so far.
Remembering Michigan’s PBB Crisis
Contamination of the food-supply chain in Michigan in the 1970s was one of the worst mass poisonings in U.S. history. The events still resonate today.
Drip by Drip, Septic Systems Foul Michigan Waters
The state relies on backyard sewage treatment more than most.
Fastest-Growing Michigan County Reckons With Groundwater Pollution and Depletion
Ottawa County leaders recognize the need to act on groundwater.
HotSpots H2O, September 24: Yemen at ‘Tipping Point’ of Famine as Violence Obstructs Food, Fuel Access
Fighting has once again flared near Yemen’s Hodeidah Port, impeding the distribution of fuel, food, and other staples.
HotSpots H2O, September 17: Tribal Clashes Leave Several Dead In Kenya as Resources, Aid Dry Up
The Rundown
Water shortages are stirring unrest across Kenya.…
Detroit Schools Shut Off Drinking Water After Finding Elevated Levels of Lead, Copper
A task force will investigate the contamination and identify solutions.
HotSpots H2O, September 10: Deadly Protests in Iraq’s Oil Hub Driven by Polluted Water, Government Neglect
The Rundown
Protests over power outages, chronic unemployment,…
Recovery Begins in Kerala, Where Historic Flooding Killed Hundreds
More than 1 million Kerala residents were displaced by the worst flooding in a century.