El Niño weather is leading to droughts and power cuts in South America
A drought has upended life in several South American cities, leading to water rationing and power cuts as well as forest fires.
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Johannesburg's water crisis is the latest blow to South Africa's 'world-class city'
It bills itself as a "world-class African city" but these days residents say it's anything but — with the collapse of the water system and frequent power outages.
Mississippi's top environment official denies his agency discriminated against Jackson
The city's water system has suffered disruptions for years, but Christopher Wells says that the city received every loan it requested, and that an ongoing civil rights investigation is political.
Millions In Texas Under Boil-Water Notices Because Of Winter Storm
About 7 million people in Texas, including residents of Houston, Arlington, Fort Worth, Tyler and San Antonio need to boil their water to ensure it's safe for cooking and drinking.
Flood Of Money Could Fast Track Newark's Plan To Replace Lead Pipes Amid Water Crisis
A $120 million loan could cut up to 8 years off a project to swap out pipes that are contaminating water as it flows from the city's primary processing plant into homes.
For Karachi's Water Mafia, Stolen H2O Is A 'Lucrative Business'
In Pakistan's port city, gangs siphon off water from government pipes and resell it to residents. Surprisingly, the municipal water board is now partnering with the mafia to distribute it.
Contaminated Water In St. Joseph, La., Leads To Public Health Emergency
Gov. John Bel Edwards told residents of the North Louisiana town Friday not to use tap water after officials found water going to three buildings was contaminated with lead or copper.
Even As Levels Improve, Flint Residents Choose Bottled Water Over Tap
Tests show the water is improving overall, but officials aren't ready to publicly declare the water safe again. And even when they do, many residents say they will have a hard time believing it.
A Year Later, Unfiltered Flint Tap Water Is Still Unsafe To Drink
One year has passed since Flint's mayor declared a state of emergency over lead tainted water. And frustration abounds as even now the water isn't safe to drink without being additionally filtered.
$151 Million Settlement Deal Reached Over West Virginia Water Poisoning
A federal judge has tentatively signed off on the agreement between local residents and two companies over a 2014 chemical spill that contaminated drinking water for hundreds of thousands of people.