Social justice groups are complaining that the first criminal indictments do not go far enough in one of the worst drinking-water crises in recent U.S. history.
The recent death of Robert Ebeling, the former Morton-Thiokol engineer who went public with some of the regrets he suffered in the 30 years since the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, presents all engineers with an opportunity to reflect on the importance of what they do.
Michigan unveiled a plan to push pipe replacement and toughen state drinking-water rules, but Congress adjourned without passing a federal-aid package and participants in the city’s unfolding saga traded blame at heated Washington hearings.
To help residents recover from devastating water crises, Senate lawmakers are close to moving on legislation to provide millions of dollars in assistance to Flint, Mich., and cities like it.