Activists in eastern Pennsylvania are claiming victory after Nestlé dropped plans to extract 200,000 gallons of water a day from a spring in Monroe County. … Nestlé Drops Major Penn. Water Project After Citizen ProtestsRead more
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At least 33 US cities used water testing ‘cheats’ over lead concerns
At least 33 cities across 17 US states have used water testing “cheats” that potentially conceal dangerous levels of lead, a Guardian investigation launched in … At least 33 US cities used water testing ‘cheats’ over lead concernsRead more
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Undrinkable – The Flint Water Emergency
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How Global Water Shortages Threaten Jobs and Growth
An estimated three out of four jobs globally are dependent on water, meaning that shortages and lack of access are likely to limit economic growth … How Global Water Shortages Threaten Jobs and GrowthRead more
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Oregon County Rejects Nestle Water-Grab
Voters in one Oregon county on Tuesday approved a ban on commercial bottled water production, stopping a years-long effort by Swiss transnational Nestle to sell … Oregon County Rejects Nestle Water-GrabRead more
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Fertilizer applied to fields today will pollute water for decades
Nitrogen fertilizer applied to farmers’ fields has been contaminating rivers and lakes and leaching into drinking water wells for more than 80 years. Now, a … Fertilizer applied to fields today will pollute water for decadesRead more
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What free market gave to these US citizen
This week Michigan Republican Governor Rick Snyder testified for the first time before Congress about lead poisoning in the water supply of Flint, Michigan, which … What free market gave to these US citizenRead more
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Flint Residents May Have Been Drinking PFCs in Addition to Lead
RESIDENTS OF FLINT, MICHIGAN, who drank lead in their water may also have been exposed to perfluorinated compounds, or PFCs, according to a report from … Flint Residents May Have Been Drinking PFCs in Addition to LeadRead more
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While Lead Flowed Through the Pipes, Flint Residents Paid America’s Most Expensive Water Bills
As if the consequences of the water contamination crisis in Flint, Michigan, weren’t bad enough—with lead in the water causing myriad health effects, including long-term … While Lead Flowed Through the Pipes, Flint Residents Paid America’s Most Expensive Water BillsRead more