How a Coming Exodus From Flint Could Further Imperil the City’s Infrastructure
According to a new study, wealthy and educated citizens could be the first to go.
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‘Flint Is the Urban Crisis of the Century’: A Conversation With Anna Clark
The Michigan journalist talks about her new book, the state of Flint's water, and how we reckon with a negligent government.
EPA Takes Step Toward Revising Rule on Lead in Drinking Water
The EPA has been working on potential changes to the rule for years, but pressure to revise the rule increased after the Flint water crisis.
How America Forgot About the Lead in Its Water
In the mid-1980s, a raft of new research found America's children also ingested lead from paint chips and dust, shifting the public focus from tap water to paint.
A 150-Year Timeline of the Flint Water Crisis
Lessons about Flint’s long history of dirty water—from 1873 to the latest revelations about toxic taps.