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Detroit’s Water Shut-Offs at the Center of Bankruptcy Proceedings
The City of Detroit's bankruptcy proceedings are now hearing testimony on the mass water shutoffs.
“Total Recall,” Water and the Values of the Group Called Value of Water Coalition
Large, well-resourced water interests formed the Value of Water Coalition to change the way we think about water, but we may not like the way they think of us …
Nestle Has Expanded Its Water Empire to Include Colorado
Not content with bottling water in drought-stricken California, Nestle has added Colorado to its water empire.
Residents, Civil Rights Attorneys Urge Judge to Restore Water Services Until Litigation is Resolved
Lawyers and activists in Detroit are fighting to keep the City Emergency management from re-starting the cutting off of city water to strapped residents.
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Will Lake Erie Turn the Tide?
As far as I can tell, there isn't a well-organized phosphate denial campaign insisting that runoff has nothing to do with algal blooms. But I'm sure one will arise …
For the Betterment of the City
Despite California's historic drought, San Francisco's homeless will continue to be forced off Market Street with pressurized water.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Drinking Water Polluted for Thousands of Ohians and Canadians, and More
A farmer decides to use an abandoned prison to grow pot, and more.
Toledo Sips of Life in Iraq
Contaminated water leaves 500,000 dry for three days.
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Are You as Water Smart as Conan O’Brien?
Are you as water smart as Conan? To find out, take the quiz below and watch and share Conan's videos for the answers.
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Detroit Activists Herald Partial Victory as City Regains Control of the Water
On July 28, Detroit Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr issued an order transferring control of the department back to the city of Detroit and recently elected Mayor Mike Duggan.