Water

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.

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.
From the Aral Sea in Uzbekistan to the booming cities of China to desalinization plants in Israel, water controversies are global.
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.
Greenland's glaciers likely melting faster than thought
A new study from UC Irvine and JPL shows Greenland's glaciers might be more vulnerable to melting because of deep, warm ocean currents.
Reef larger than Delaware found at mouth of Amazon
The newly-discovered reef may include new species.
Documentary about Flint water crisis: 'Not Safe to Drink'
On April 25, 2014 Flint, Michigan's water supply was switched from Detroit to the Flint River, to save money. Dangerous levels of lead contamination resulted. A Michigan Radio documentary explains how the situation unfolded. It's called "Not Safe to Drink."
Jonathan Foley on food, water and the global  environment
On Earth Day, and the first day of MPR's Water Month, global scientist Jonathan Foley gives a Chautauqua Lecture on the ways our current system of food production damages water and the environment, and discusses his controversial National Geographic cover story. Formerly of the U of M, Foley is now head of the California Academy of Sciences.
The governor called on House Republicans to "get real" on the state budget. He also said it's time for Democrats to unite behind Hillary Clinton.