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Farm conservation programs offer solutions to climate threats, but are vastly underfunded
The Biden administration has called farm conservation programs a “linchpin” in the nation’s climate strategy — yet the majority of landowners who apply are denied without advice on next steps.
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How will PFAS regulations affect Mississippi’s water providers, ratepayers?
Local utilities around the country are unsure how soon they can comply with pending PFAS regulations from the federal government.
Worried about lead in your tap water? Your fears may be unfounded
A Consumer Reports investigation found detectable levels of lead in all 149 municipal and well water samples across the state but only one that rose to “action level.’
‘Forever chemicals’ in drinking water are worrying Mississippi residents
If Alabama’s experience foreshadows Mississippi’s future, expect the EPA to find plenty of toxic “forever chemicals” in the drinking water.
Dangerous PFAS chemicals add to Mississippi’s water woes
A study of Mississippi’s tap water — conducted by Consumer Reports in partnership with Mississippi Spotlight, a collaboration between Mississippi Today and other news partners — found almost all of 149 samples tested statewide had some level of PFAS.
Wingate signs off on Jackson sewer going to third-party control
U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate puts the city of Jackson’s aging sewer system under the control of a third-party manager.
Feds propose putting broken Jackson sewer system under Henifin
Jackson’s deteriorating sewer system would move under the control of Ted Henifin, third-party manager of the city’s water system, under a proposed agreement.
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