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October 26, 2021

Michigan Gov. Whitmer's handling of Benton Harbor lead pipe crisis slammed in new ad

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s sluggish response to the growing lead-in-water crisis in Benton Harbor, Michigan, has made her the target of a new ad by the Republican Governors Association (RGA).

October 7, 2021

Cargo ship near California pipeline made strange movements: report

Cargo ship made a series of unusual movements while anchored near a Southern California oil pipeline that ruptured and sent crude washing up on beaches, according to a marine navigation service.

September 29, 2021

Deadly brain-eating amoeba: what to know

A rare brain-eating amoeba infected and killed a child in Texas earlier this month. 

September 12, 2021

Florida divers mark 9/11 by draping massive American flag on sunken World War II ship

Tributes on Saturday to those who died on 9/11 two decades ago included at least one that was conducted underwater, according to a report.

September 9, 2021

San Francisco sues California over drought-related water restrictions

San Francisco is suing its home state over drought-related water restrictions.

August 25, 2021

California officials urge caution after harmful algae bloom found in lake

California health officials are warning residents and visitors to act with caution after harmful algae was found in Madera County's Hensley Lake.

August 16, 2021

EXPLAINER: Western states face first federal water cuts

U.S. officials on Monday are expected to declare the first-ever water shortage from a river that serves 40 million people in the West, triggering cuts to some Arizona farmers next year amid a gripping drought.

August 12, 2021

First water cuts in US West supply to hammer Arizona farmers

The cutbacks in Colorado River supply next year will be a blow for agriculture in Pinal County, Arizona's top producer of cotton, barley and livestock.

August 7, 2021

Impacts of California drought, water woes threaten energy, agriculture

California is seeing the effects of the West's historic "megadrought," which has cut off critical water resources in multiple states.

August 6, 2021

Excessive heat in Grand Canyon forces warnings for parkgoers

Travelers are being warned to avoid Arizona's Grand Canyon National Park on Friday due to excessive heat.