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A Review of The Poisoned City: Flint’s Water and the American Urban Tragedy by Anna Clark

The Poisoned City: Flint’s Water and the American Urban Tragedy by Anna Clark My rating: 5 of 5 stars A very good book that takes us through the failures exhibited by all levels of government in Flint, Michigan that led … Continue reading

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The EPA Report on Flint Water

The story of the Flint water system, and how governmental action (and later inaction) created infrastructure that poisoned the residents of Flint by the supply of tainted water, has not only impacted the residents but has left a wide trail … Continue reading

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The Return of Carol Browner

NBC is reporting that former EPA head Carol Browner will be named energy “czar” by President-elect Barack Obama. Obama will also name Steven Chu as Energy Secretary, and Lisa Jackson will become the administrator of the EPA. Browner is a … Continue reading

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