“All too prevalent in this Flint Water Investigation was a priority on balance sheets and finances rather than health and safety of the citizens of Flint,” Michigan’s attorney general stated.
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‘They Made It Worse’: Michigan Sues 2 Companies Over Flint Crisis
Two corporations that were hired to assist Flint and advise on handling the water crisis are now accused of negligence, and officials say the damages could reach hundreds of millions of dollars.
Before It Was Dangerous, Lead Was The Miracle Metal That We Loved
Lead, the “useful metal,” was the pride of the Romans. For the last 5,000 years, it was used in products ranging from water pipes and makeup to wine — until we discovered how poisonous it is.
Avoiding A Future Crisis, Madison Removed Lead Water Pipes 15 Years Ago
The water crisis in Flint, Mich., raised an alarm about the dangers of lead in our water supply, but it is not new knowledge. Madison, Wis., knew about it and removed all its lead pipes 15 years ago.
Independent Investigators: State Officials Mostly To Blame For Flint Water Crisis
“Clearly, what happened here is a case of environmental injustice,” task force member Ken Sikkema tells reporters. Primary blame rests with a state environmental agency, investigators concluded.
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder: ‘We All Failed The Families Of Flint’
The governor and EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy testified before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. During the hearing, there were multiple calls for their resignations.