Water

Damages that could total hundreds of millions of dollars are sought from the French and Texas companies.

The number of refugees stands at a record high of 65 million.

Cost nearly doubles from estimates given at the start of the Michigan city's water crisis.

The lawsuit alleges that Karen Weaver tried to redirect water crisis funds to her personal campaign.

Venezuela imposed a two-day week for public-sector workers to save energy.

Study 'demonstrates that fracking is a safe source of jobs, prosperity and low-cost energy.'

"So many things went so terribly wrong and tragically wrong in Flint," Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette said.

Snyder is under pressure to resign over the state's poor handling of a lead water crisis in Flint.

Legal experts say it's tough to prove damage from lead contamination, and the government is claiming immunity from suit.

New data shows 73 percent of the world's islands will be threatened by aridity by 2050.

When the St. Francis Dam burst 88 years ago, 12.4 billion gallons of water rose 140 feet, surging 54 miles to the Pacific Ocean.

There were failures on all levels of government, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, a report from the governor-appointed task force said.

Voluntary lead testing began on Thursday in the state's largest school district after 30 schools were found to have high levels of lead in the water fountains last week.

Research shows that nitrogen builds up in agricultural soils for decades and poses a longer-term threat than previously known.

The same properties that help desert plants survive droughts can clear water sources of pollutants.

The residents allege that officials failed to take action to end the ongoing contamination.

Clinton and Sanders will take the stage in the Michigan city where residents are in the midst of a water crisis.

The candidates met Thursday in Detroit, which is 70 miles from the ongoing water crisis in Flint, Michigan.

Newsweek's resident beach expert steers you to the world's best places to dig your toes into the sand.

Flip flops optional.

Your summer guide to the thrills and chills of wild swimming.

On your summer break, ignore the sanitized swimming pool and dive into a river, lake or the sea.

The best way to see the oceans? Scuba diving, although snorkeling is a close second.

The sea is not just for swimming. Grab a surfboard, and the ocean becomes your personal roller coaster.

As you prepare to book your summer holiday, why not make it a surfing one?

New research shows that three quarters of people across the globe are without water at some point during year

Federal criminal statutes may apply. At the state level, individuals could be prosecuted for failure to carry out their legal responsibilities.

The emails were sent months before the governor said he learned of the outbreak and the possible reasons behind it.

Big-name, national plaintiffs' firms have yet to jump into the fray in Flint.

One of the most important ocean current systems could be slowing down, according to a new study.