The UN says water is a fundamental human right in Detroit
The two special rapporteurs — one on "the human right to water and sanitation," the other on "adequate housing" — were invited to town not by the city, but by community groups that have been advocating for the poor. And their conclusion reinforces …
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Nestle deal to tap Fryeburg source for bottled water approved by substitute …
The contract generated strong opposition from several residents of the town and national water-rights advocates who said the price Nestle will pay for the water is too low. They also expressed concerns that the company would have rights to the water …
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Water compact meeting postponed
Flathead County Commission Chairwoman Pam Holmquist has postponed the commissioners' discussion and public comment session planned Wednesday on the proposed tribal water rights compact. Holmquist said the meeting will be rescheduled for …
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