10 Years In Flint Water Crisis Is Worse, Government Cover-Up Continues: Jordan Chariton [13:33 | Apr 29 2024 | The Hill]

cross-posted from: lemmy.world/post/14847814

Journalist with Status Coup Jordan Chariton reports on the Flint water crisis 10 years following the disaster.

Short Summary

1. Journalist Jordan Chariton from Status Coup discusses the ongoing water crisis in Flint, Michigan, ten years after initial reporting.
2. The situation has not improved, with residents facing health issues like cancer, kidney failure, and learning disabilities due to lead poisoning.
3. The crisis stemmed from a privatization scheme to create a new water system, with financial fraud involved in obtaining funding for the project.
4. Similar incidents in other communities suggest a pattern of corporate influence and lack of government accountability in environmental disasters.
5. Low-income and working-class communities bear the brunt of these crises, with little relief or support from the government.
6. Instances where government officials and corporations collude to cover up wrongdoing for financial gain are highlighted.
7. Criticism is directed towards past administrations for not taking meaningful action to address the Flint crisis.
8. Disparities in access to healthcare are highlighted, such as in Libby, Montana, a predominantly white town with free healthcare due to an asbestos disaster, compared to Flint, Michigan, a majority black city with no universal healthcare despite facing a water crisis leading to health issues like cancer.
9. The ongoing struggles faced by Flint residents, including contaminated water, health problems, and lack of support for mental health and education needs, are emphasized.
10. The documentary “Flint Fatigue” addressing the ongoing issues in Flint, Michigan, including the lack of comprehensive pipe replacements, is mentioned.