Flint water crisis

Choose trick over treat this Halloween: Thousands of candy brands found to contain lead, according to new study

October 30, 2017 -

Posted by Janine Acero

(Natural News) A new study reveals that 42 percent of food contamination warnings in California is linked to high levels of lead in candy since the state passed a law on testing and monitoring the food item in 2006. Thousands of candy brands have been reported to contain lead – mostly imported ones from Mexico, China, […]

in: Food, food safety, Health, Toxic chemicals, Toxic Foods, Toxic ingredients

Disturbing discovery: Replacing old water pipes with NEW pipes causes the unleashing of toxic lead and other heavy metals

August 13, 2017 -

Posted by Isabelle Z.

(Natural News) The country’s aging water infrastructure was thrust into the spotlight when the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, entered full swing a few years ago. This left many people questioning whether their water was also at risk. If you have lead in your drinking water, replacing the pipes might seem like the most obvious […]

in: Environment, Health, Heavy metals & toxic elements, Science, Toxic chemicals, Toxic Water, Water, Water Health

Four more government officials charged in Flint water crisis

January 6, 2017 -

Posted by Robert Jonathan

(Natural News) In an ongoing investigation, Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette has announced criminal charges against four more government officials in connection with the Flint water crisis, bringing the total number of former or current officials charged in the scandal that has made national headlines to 13. The individuals charged this week face multiple charges […]

in: Toxic Water

Four more officials charged in Flint water crisis

December 22, 2016 -

Posted by David Gutierrez

(Natural News) (NaturalNews) Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette has filed criminal charges against four more people in connection with the Flint water crisis, bringing the total number of people charged to 13. The office is also suing two engineering companies. Those charged placed concern for finances over the health of Flint residents, Schuette said. “All […]

in: Corruption, Crime, Current Events, Toxic Water

Veteran mistreated at work for being the husband of Flint water crisis whistleblower

December 12, 2016 -

Posted by Howard Roark

(Natural News) Dennis and Lee Ann Walters have two 5-year-old boys, and the twins have been poisoned by lead from Flint, Michigan’s tainted water supply. The boys continue to suffer health problems. Lead is a toxic heavy metal that accumulates in the body and can cause brain damage. As noted by the Chicago Tribune, exposure […]

in: Current Events, First Amendment, Heavy metals & toxic elements, military, Toxic chemicals, Whistle blower

Michigan removes Flint’s power to sue over tainted water

September 28, 2016 -

Posted by Vicki Batts

(Natural News) Just when the water crisis in Flint seemed like it couldn’t get any worse, the state of Michigan has recently passed new legislature that all but removes the city’s ability to sue the state. The new rules came shortly after Flint Mayor Karen Weaver notified state government officials that her city might file […]

in: Culture & Society, Current Events, Government