Great Lakes Echo (https://greatlakesecho.org/category/water/page/29/)
Includes water quality, quantity and use.
Current State talks with Dr. Marc Edwards, who was central in confirming a serious water problem in Flint and leads ongoing analysis that will determine when it’s safe to drink again.
Commentator Gary Wilson discusses February’s biggest environmental news stories.
Reporters from around the world have been writing about the Flint Water crisis. Current State hears what it’s like to be a Flint journalist covering it daily from the city from Flint Journal editor Bryn Mickle and reporter Ron Fonger.
From algae blooms to the Flint water crisis, problems show the EPA’s transition from optimism to arrogance regarding water quality in the Great Lakes.
Power of urban/rural and other partnerships key to MSU extension work, according to interim director.
Kirk Heinze speaks with author of “The Big Thirst” about the Flint water crisis.
Environmental harm by some antibacterial soaps may outweigh their benefits.
Ken Winter relates the crisis to the PBB disaster that occurred 40 years ago.
The Flint water crisis is an environmental story that highlights the risks of taking natural resources–like drinking water–for granted.
The National Drinking Water Advisory Council said in 2014 that there is no safe level of lead.