Jordan King is a Newsweek reporter based in London, U.K. Her current focus is on religion, health, food safety and population. She has covered the persecution of religions in the global south ...

"Microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses and parasites can also contaminate our drinking water sources, leading to waterborne diseases," she says. Such contamination may occur through sewage ...

Anna Skinner is a Newsweek senior reporter based in Indianapolis. Her focus is reporting on the climate, environment and weather but she also reports on other topics for the National News Team.

A wet winter and increased groundwater flow have raised water levels at the Canyon uranium mine near the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, stirring concerns among conservationists who fear ...

Tina Kotek declare a state of emergency over nitrate water contamination. Monica Samayoa / OPB After years of giving out bottled water and filters to Lower Umatilla Basin residents affected by the ...

While the source of contamination has not been officially confirmed, many residents believe their health issues may be tied to the water supply. “It turns out Luckey is sick. There are people ...

Bacterial water contamination has altered — and even halted — some business operations in the Five Cities area. On Wednesday night, a boil water notice was issued for cities in the South ...