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The scale of China's construction in the South China Sea's Spratly Islands is clear in new satellite images released by the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative, whose director speaks with NPR.

Things rarely end well for the people in Luis Alberto Urrea's new story collection, but there are flashes of humor. Critic Michael Schaub calls Urrea "a master storyteller with a rock 'n' roll heart."

The Flint water crisis has uncovered all kinds of details about how cities test the safety of their drinking water.In particular, critics say the state is…

All summer we’ve been exploring different ways to enjoy our Michigan waters.We’ve discovered great snorkeling, scuba diving, and even surfing. And now we…

In 2008, the state estimates there were a little more than 86,000 people without a home. Half of them were families.Resource Genesee helps people who are…

The Detroit Water and Sewage Department is suspending shut-offs for 15 days.Department Spokesman Bill Johnson said this suspension is a pause, not a…

Michigan’s Department of Environmental Quality should update its rules on the level of lead that’s considered acceptable in drinking water.That is the one…

Detroit's water crisis is making world-wide headlines.First came shut-off notices. Then water was turned off to nearly 15,000 customers in April through…

Wayne County's wastewater treatment plant will soon have to reduce the amount of phosphorus it dumps into the Detroit River.It's part of the state's plan…

Florida's Indian River lagoon is a rich estuary, home to dolphins, manatees and turtles. But in recent months, it has become clear that something is wrong. Scientists and government officials blame water discharges from Lake Okeechobee and an upswing in pollution.