U.S. top court backs property owners over wetlands permits
The U.S. Supreme Court dealt a setback to federal authorities on environmental law by ruling on Tuesday that property owners can challenge the government over the need for costly permits under a...
Flint, Michigan, pipe-replacement cost nearly doubles
The cost of replacing water lines in Flint, Michigan, has nearly doubled amid a health crisis from high lead levels in drinking water, the Detroit Free Press reported on Saturday. The average cost...
Europe’s bathing water is improving
The share of bathing water sites in Europe with excellent quality has increased from 56 % in 1996 to 84 % in 2015. The figures appear in the annual bathing water report that was published on...
