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

Posted on December 31, 2018 by billmanzi

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

Posted on September 23, 2018 by billmanzi

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

Posted on December 10, 2008 by billmanzi

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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