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US House budget proposal cuts funds for water system upgrades and polluted communities
-The Republican-led House of Representatives is proposing to cut funds for the EPA, water distribution system repairs, and pollution cleanup.
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Study says drinking water from nearly half of US faucets contains potentially harmful chemicals
-Researchers described the study as the first nationwide effort to test for PFAS in tap water from private sources in addition to regulated ones.
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Nessel: $10B PFAS settlement with 3M doesn’t resolve Michigan’s claims
-Michigan communities with PFAS in their water supply could be eligible for payments from chemical manufacturer 3M, after the company reached a $10.3 billion settlement.
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Flint misses new deadline in long-overdue lead line replacement effort
-Advocates say the city has blown through a court-ordered May 1 deadline to figure out which Flint residents are still dealing with potholed yards and sidewalks, after work crews excavated lead service lines and left a mess behind.
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Forest to MI Faucet: Using trees to keep water sources pristine
-A forest expert at the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is putting together a program to use trees to help keep sources of drinking water cleaner.
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U.S. Counts on “Climate-Smart” Farms to Slow Global Warming
-But skeptics assert change in practices could increase risk to water and health.
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Weathering the floods: Detroit neighborhood faces uncertain future due to climate change
-One Detroit visits the hard-hit Jefferson Chalmers neighborhood to learn about how climate change and flooding are impacting the area.
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Great Lakes Take Global Stage
-The 2023 UN Water Conference highlights risks and opportunities for the Great Lakes region.