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Typhoid hits Harare, as water crisis fuels fears of new epidemics
2016-01-29 05:55:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Reuters: Health officials in Zimbabwe's capital, Harare, have detected several cases of typhoid fever in the past week, adding to fears that a water crisis will fuel the spread of infectious diseases. The city's health director, Prosper Chonzi, said six cases of typhoid had been confirmed, with more expected to emerge. "The conditions on the ground - frequent water cuts and poor sanitation - are conducive to a typhoid outbreak," he told the Thomson Reuters Foundation. Last year, more than 40 people...
Obama visits Michigan amid Flint water scandal, Detroit school crisis
2016-01-21 01:11:23| Auto Dealers - Topix.net
President Barack Obama visited Detroit on Wednesday to highlight a resurgence in the auto industry, but various crises confronting Michigan -- including poisoned water in Flint and school funding woes in Detroit -- also occupied some of his itinerary. Speaking at a joint General Motors-United Auto Workers facility, Obama opened his speech decrying the water contamination calamity, which has spurred accusations of government negligence and cover-ups.
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Flint Water Crisis and Scandal: 5 Things to Know
2016-01-17 18:20:03| Waste Management - Topix.net
FlLINT, MI-The water crisis in Flint gained a new national spotlight after President Obama declared a federal emergency in the city. Troubles began when the city switched its water supply from Lake Huron to the Flint River in 2014 in an effort to save money.
DEQ spokesman also resigns over Flint water crisis, says city 'didn't feel like we cared'
2015-12-30 13:09:54| Waste Management - Topix.net
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality spokesperson Brad Wurfel has joined director Dan Wyant in resigning after a task force cited department failures in addressing the Flint water crisis. Wurfel in an email to contacts on Tuesday night said he had been honored to serve under Wyant and was joining his boss in resigning.
Who's to blame for Flint's water crisis? Virginia Tech researcher points the finger at MDEQ
2015-10-01 23:46:30| Waste Management - Topix.net
Yesterday, Gov. Rick Snyder admitted that the decision to switch the city of Flint's water supply from Detroit's system over to the Flint River was not well planned. "In terms of a mistake, what I would say is, is there are probably things that were not as fully understood as when that switch was made," Snyder said.
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