Schools throughout the San Diego Unified School District and in surrounding communities began testing for lead in their drinking water on April 14. A majority … Lead-tainted drinking water found throughout San Diego schoolsRead more
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How a private water company brought lead to Pittsburgh’s taps
In the summer of 2015, Metropolis Magazine named Pittsburgh one of the world’s “most livable” cities and gushed about its infrastructure, “The city has more … How a private water company brought lead to Pittsburgh’s tapsRead more
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Climate change key suspect in the case of India’s vanishing groundwater
In three short months during monsoon season, India historically receives 75 percent of their annual precipitation. Imagine awaiting this promised, bountiful rainfall and receiving 14 … Climate change key suspect in the case of India’s vanishing groundwaterRead more
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Nestle wants more Michigan water
Let’s start with the fact that bottled water is history’s greatest scam. For the most part, bottled water companies take a product any American can … Nestle wants more Michigan waterRead more
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Flint Residents Could Lose Their Homes Over Unpaid Bills for Poisoned Water
The city of Flint, where the pipes have still not been fixed and the water crisis is ongoing, is threatening to place tax liens on … Flint Residents Could Lose Their Homes Over Unpaid Bills for Poisoned WaterRead more
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How is Coke-Pepsi boycott in Tamil Nadu linked to concern over groundwater depletion?
From March 1, most of the members of the trade organisations in Tamil Nadu stopped selling soft drinks made by multinational companies. According to the … How is Coke-Pepsi boycott in Tamil Nadu linked to concern over groundwater depletion?Read more
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Who will pay for America’s quiet water crisis?
When Elizabeth Mack wondered about a future in which Americans wouldn’t be able to pay for water, a couple of colleagues waved her off. “Don’t … Who will pay for America’s quiet water crisis?Read more
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Israeli Soldiers Destroy an Internationally-Funded Drinking Water Pipeline
Israeli military bulldozers destroyed, Monday, a drinking water pipeline that was funded by The United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in the Central Plains of … Israeli Soldiers Destroy an Internationally-Funded Drinking Water PipelineRead more
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Racism was a big factor in the Flint water crisis
The Michigan Civil Rights Commission — a governor-appointed board established in 1963 to investigate and prevent discrimination — released a 138-page report on the Flint … Racism was a big factor in the Flint water crisisRead more