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Water
2019 Will Be a Big Year for Water
There will be new limits to the Clean Water Act, growing threats from climate change and aging infrastructure to fix.
Trump Guts Protections for 60 Percent of US’s Streams, Wetlands and Waterways
Trump is handing over our country to corporate polluters and other industrial interests.
Why Don’t Detroit Public Schools Have Safe Drinking Water?
Why on earth is there no nationwide requirement for water testing in schools?
A Fraction of the GOP Tax Cut Could End US’s Water Affordability Crisis
An estimated 15 million people in the US experienced a tap water shutoff in 2016 because of water's rising cost.
The Environment Is on the November Ballot — Here’s What’s at Stake and Where
A handful of statewide ballot initiatives will test whether states can effectively counter environmental rollbacks.
Tons of Plastic Trash Enter the Great Lakes Every Year — Where Does It Go?
Developing a complete picture of plastic pollution is crucial to finding solutions.
Battle for Water Rights Heats Up in El Salvador
Social movements fear politicians backed by big business are about to privatize El Salvador's already scarce water.
Wall Street Vultures Circle Puerto Rico’s Water System
Wall Street profiteers and corporate water operators seek to extract wealth.
EPA Will Finally Strengthen Standards Protecting Children From Lead
Advocates have demanded stronger lead standards for years, but it took a court order.
Water Restored to Majority of Puerto Rico, but Problems Persist
Water safety has been a persistent issue for Puerto Rico.