Water
Lawsuit: Flint Mayor Tried to Abuse Water Crisis Funds
The lawsuit alleges that Karen Weaver tried to redirect water crisis funds to her personal campaign.
Two-Day Week for Venezuela as Energy Crisis Worsens
Venezuela imposed a two-day week for public-sector workers to save energy.
Why Are They Hiding the Good News About Fracking?
Study 'demonstrates that fracking is a safe source of jobs, prosperity and low-cost energy.'
Three Officials Charged Over Flint Water Crisis
"So many things went so terribly wrong and tragically wrong in Flint," Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette said.
Michigan Governor Will Drink Flint Water for 30 Days
Snyder is under pressure to resign over the state's poor handling of a lead water crisis in Flint.
Legal Hurdles for Flint Residents Despite Tainted Water
Legal experts say it's tough to prove damage from lead contamination, and the government is claiming immunity from suit.
Climate Change Could Spell Drought for Most Islands
New data shows 73 percent of the world's islands will be threatened by aridity by 2050.
An Ominous Warning in the Depths of a Lush L.A. Forest
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.
Task Force Points to Inaction in Flint Water Crisis
There were failures on all levels of government, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, a report from the governor-appointed task force said.
With Water Scare New Jersey Schools Tests Kids For Lead
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.
Nitrates Pollute Soils, Drinking Water for 35 Years
Research shows that nitrogen builds up in agricultural soils for decades and poses a longer-term threat than previously known.
Cactus Guts Could Rid Water of Toxins
The same properties that help desert plants survive droughts can clear water sources of pollutants.
Flint Families Sue Michigan Governor Over Water Crisis
The residents allege that officials failed to take action to end the ongoing contamination.
How to Watch Sunday's Democratic Debate in Flint
Clinton and Sanders will take the stage in the Michigan city where residents are in the midst of a water crisis.
At Debate, GOP to Face Questions on Flint Water Crisis
The candidates met Thursday in Detroit, which is 70 miles from the ongoing water crisis in Flint, Michigan.
The World's Best Beaches
Newsweek's resident beach expert steers you to the world's best places to dig your toes into the sand.
A Guide to the World's Best Swimming Spots
On your summer break, ignore the sanitized swimming pool and dive into a river, lake or the sea.
Under the Sea's Where to Be: The Best Places to Dive
The best way to see the oceans? Scuba diving, although snorkeling is a close second.
The World's Best Surfing Spots
The sea is not just for swimming. Grab a surfboard, and the ocean becomes your personal roller coaster.
Water Scarcity Risk Worse Than Previously Thought
New research shows that three quarters of people across the globe are without water at some point during year
Will Anyone Go to Jail for the Flint Water Scandal?
Federal criminal statutes may apply. At the state level, individuals could be prosecuted for failure to carry out their legal responsibilities.
Emails Show Officials Knew of Flint Water Problems
The emails were sent months before the governor said he learned of the outbreak and the possible reasons behind it.
Lawyers Wary of Taking on Flint Water Scandal
Big-name, national plaintiffs' firms have yet to jump into the fray in Flint.
Greenland Meltwater Could Be Affecting Ocean Currents
One of the most important ocean current systems could be slowing down, according to a new study.
Michigan Governor May Testify on Flint Water Crisis
Drinking water in Flint, Michigan, was contaminated with high levels of lead after the state switched supply sources.
Michigan Is a Mess Right Now
As the president visited the Great Lakes State to tout an auto industry comeback, residents were still contending with lead-laced water and a weeklong teacher strike.
EPA: Response to Flint Water Crisis Too Slow
The U.S. environmental agency said its oversight was hampered "by failures and resistance at the state and local levels to work with us in a forthright, transparent and proactive manner."