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A fraternal agriculture organization known as the Grange must bring in younger members to survive. But the new generation's interest in environmental issues and food politics is clashing with the Grange's support of industrial farms.

Detroit's vigorous effort to collect some $90 million in unpaid water bills has resulted in water being shut off to thousands.That's drawn angry attention…

For the middle phase of life, a new canon is often required, one that is equal parts funny, insightful and comforting. Actress and author Annabelle Gurwitch recommends three books up to the task.

In Detroit, controversy is raging over one of the few things the bankrupt city has in abundance: water.So far this year, Detroit has shut off for 17,000…

The stat comes from Jeff Reutter, Director of Ohio State University's Stone Laboratory. He says the converse is true for Lake Superior. It holds 50% of…

After 20 years of apparent stability in turbulent West Africa, Mali is now battling dual crises: a rebellion in the north, and a military coup in the south. There are reports of gross human rights abuses, as well as fears that the Islamist-controlled north is fast becoming a terrorist safe haven.

The U.S. EPA is stepping up enforcement of the federal rule designed to prevent people from being exposed to too much lead in their drinking water. Today,…

Murder, corruption and political intrigue all feature heavily in A Death in the Lucky Holiday Hotel, by Pin Ho and Wenguang Huang. It chronicles an episode that's still reverberating through China's Communist Party.

The United Nations says recent water shutoffs at the homes of poor Detroiters are a violation of international human rights.That came after a letter was…

There's a plan for the third biggest Great Lake, Huron, to be tapped by a 72 to 78 inch pipeline.The Karegnondi Water Authority (KWA) is planning to start…