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Water shortages and problems around Minnesota — and the country — have many wondering what is the true cost of clean and reliable water. This reporting is supported in part by The Water Main, a project of American Public Media.

California governor makes some water restrictions permanent

California governor makes some water restrictions permanent

Amid a persistent drought, Gov. Jerry Brown is permanently banning wasteful water practices like hosing pavement. His executive order does allow some districts to loosen water restrictions, though.
by Dana Farrington

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Who gets the scarce water?

Who gets the scarce water?

An MPR Water Month program from the Commonwealth Club's "Climate One" series. Part 1: Almonds and lawns. Part 2: Reinventing water. Part 3: Climate change and extreme weather.

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Boaty by another name: 'Sir David Attenborough' is chosen for research ship

Boaty by another name: 'Sir David Attenborough' is chosen for research ship

Boaty McBoatface received more than 124,000 votes in an online poll by Britain's Natural Environment Research Council — more than 10 times the 11,000 votes for Attenborough's name.

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Obama to Flint: I have your back

Obama to Flint: I have your back

The president met with community members in the crisis-stricken city, where a federal state of emergency has been declared as a result of lead leaching into the water supply.

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Amid water crisis, Obama prepares to visit Flint, Mich.

Amid water crisis, Obama prepares to visit Flint, Mich.

He's there to check in on federal efforts to help the city's residents after dangerous levels of lead in tap water were discovered last year.
by Scott Horsley

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Educators in Flint step up efforts to reach youngest victims of tainted water

Educators in Flint step up efforts to reach youngest victims of tainted water

Thousands of Michigan kids who have been exposed to high levels of lead are at risk of major behavioral and cognitive problems. But early education intervention can help mitigate these effects.
by Steve Carmody

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'Climate One' series: Water World

'Climate One' series: Water World

The Commonwealth Club of California's "Climate One" series produced a program that features experts on water conservation, supply and quality.

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Water issues transcend partisan rancor at state capitol, kind of

Policies to ensure water quality and funding to repair the state's crumbling water infrastructure are some of the few areas where both Democrats and Republicans have found agreement this legislative session.
by Jon Collins

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Water around the world: Three views

From the Aral Sea in Uzbekistan to the booming cities of China to desalinization plants in Israel, water controversies are global.
by MPR News Staff

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Walking the waterways to raise awareness

Walking the waterways to raise awareness

Sharon Day leads water walks across the country, including in Minnesota, her home state. To raise awareness about pollution, she walked the length of the Mississippi.
by MPR News Staff

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