Residents threaten to sue major city government after raw sewage seeps into streets: 'There are clear violations of federal law'

"One of the things we're looking for here is a clear path with a concrete timeline to fixing these problems." Residents threaten to sue major city government after raw sewage seeps into streets: ... Read More

Contaminated water, a million-dollar rental deal and Andrews: a town with an uncertain future

The town has been locked in a battle to get clean water after its groundwater was contaminated ... caused the residents personal injury, the deal represents Dillon’s last-ditch effort to ... Read More

US military bases teem with PFAS. There’s still no firm plan to clean them up.

Donate today to keep our climate news ... such efforts often overlook private well owners. That’s leaving thousands of people at risk, given that in Michigan, where some 1.5 million people drink water ... Read More

St. Louis' toxic sites need faster cleanup, lawmakers and residents say

Missouri residents and lawmakers are holding the Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers accountable to carrying out faster cleanups at toxic sites. Read More

The Power of Us: Climate change has disproportionately impacted these vulnerable US communities, experts say

The disproportionate impacts of climate change on the poorest communities are already affecting pockets of the U.S. Read More

The EPA says lead in Flint's water is at acceptable levels. Residents still have concerns about its safety.

It's been a decade since the Flint water crisis began. Residents told CBS News the scandal still weighs heavily on the city. Read More

Trial to Begin for Military Families Suing over Hawaii Water Contamination

The trial, which will include 17 of the more than 7,500 plaintiffs across three lawsuits, will explore whether the U.S. government owes damages to military housing residents who consumed jet fuel. Read More

US town's $565,000 sand dune project washed away in days

A group of wealthy US homeowners ... and federal government," Mr Saab added. "But our little volunteer group from Salisbury pulled off a minor miracle." The Massachusetts town of Salisbury has ... Read More

Residents call for urgency in Haleakala cleanup effort

The Maui News / MATTHEW ... update on response efforts at the Maui County Council’s Efficiency Solutions and Circular Systems Committee meeting Thursday morning, as some residents called for ... Read More

The Connecticut residents holding a rent strike amid lead poisoning crisis

The four-story mill is within walking distance of downtown Putnam, a small historic mill town ... US isn’t available, but they have played important roles as catalysts for legislative and ... Read More

Watch live as Solar Eclipse 2024 begins path across the US

Follow along as the solar eclipse journeys across the United States — with the moon momentarily blocking the sun for over 180 million people living in its path, including some lucky upstate New ... Read More