Michigan Flooding

• Were years of cleanup at Michigan toxic waste site undone after dams failed?

  Two dams failed this week upstream from a major chemical plant in Michigan. Years of cleanup at the toxic site may have been undone, experts fear.

  Environment

  May 22, 2020
  
• Trump declares emergency as floodwaters cut Michigan residents off from homes

  Much of the area remained underwater, including in Midland, the headquarters of Dow Chemical Co.

  World

  May 22, 2020
  
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• Breached dam in Michigan flooding had 14-year history of safety violations

  The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission said it repeatedly raised concerns about the Edenville dam’s ability to prevent flooding during extreme conditions because of its inadequate spillway capacity.

  World

  May 20, 2020
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• Thousands evacuated in Michigan after floodwaters breach 2 dams

  About 10,000 people living along two lakes and a river in the state's Midland County were ordered Tuesday to leave home.

  World

  May 20, 2020