Author: Lucia Walinchus

The Water is Cleaner but the Politics are Messier: A Look Back at the Clean Water Act Movement After 50 Years

In June 1969, a Time Magazine article garnered national attention when it brought to light the water quality conditions in Ohio: a river had literally caught fire. Oil-soaked debris ignited after sparks, likely from a passing train, set the slick ablaze. Local media actually didn’t spend much time reporting on […]

Read More