President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly vowed to protect clean water, but his selection of Scott Pruitt to head the Environmental Protection Agency tells a different story.
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Posted inHealth and Social Policy
First Flint –- Now Philly?
Philadelphia is only the latest city to face legal action over lead contamination in drinking water.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Kildee: Michigan Austerity Policies Doomed Flint
Anti-government mania is to blame for the city’s contaminated-water crisis, says Flint’s congressional representative.
Posted inHousing and Transportation
Atlanta Voters Say ‘Yes’ to Tackling City Water Woes
Atlanta is one of the cities most at risk of water disruption, and the Flint crisis loomed large for voters on Super Tuesday.
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Beyond Flint: How Local Governments Ignore Federal Water Standards
Underfunded and under attack, the EPA has failed to enforce water testing and treatment rules.
Posted inEnergy and the Environment
The Danger in Our Water Supply
A dairy farm with 2,500 cows produces as much waste as Miami. FairWarning investigates how that puts our water supply in danger.