environmental politics
How ZIP codes nearly masked the lead problem in Flint
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The Flint water crisis proves that ZIP codes are not reliable for public health research.
environmental politics
One tribe’s ‘long walk’ upstream for environmental and cultural justice
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An installment in Environmental Health News’s “Sacred Water” series.
environmental politics
River fight boosts a tribe’s long-threatened culture
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The Menominee Tribe, fighting a losing battle with regulators over a mine near their namesake river, has emerged with a stronger, vibrant voice.
environmental politics
Michigan mine risks Wisconsin tribe’s hallowed sites
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Modern boundaries complicate –and stymie–the Menominee Tribe’s effort to protect burial grounds.
Air
Minnesota conservation groups attack EPA-approved pollution control plan
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The EPA sets a new standard for haze plans after six conservation groups failed to petition for the review of a Minnesota plan affecting visibility in national parks and wildernesses.
Current State
Flint Water Team leader details indiscretions, progress
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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.
Echo
New book examines Canadian environmental politics
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Author says U.S. states would be jealous of provincial clout.
Water
EPA’s role in Flint crisis, Snyder’s environmental record
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The Flint water crisis is an environmental story that highlights the risks of taking natural resources–like drinking water–for granted.
Energy
Michigan researchers put price tag on climate liability for fossil-fuel plants
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Coal-fired power plants could be billion-dollar liabilities for utilities if their greenhouse gas emissions are challenged in court.
Air
Soils finally recover after decades of acid rain limits
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New research shows signs of decreasing soil acidification after 25 years of Clean Air Act legislation.