Flint water crisis
Coverage of Flint water crisis in the Nexus archive.
- This Brooklyn teacher connects chemistry to the real world — and just won $25,000 for it
Rayhan Ahmed, a Brooklyn chemistry and environmental science teacher, developed a project-based curriculum linking chemistry to real-world issues like the Flint water crisis and PFAS contamination. He won the FLAG Award for Teaching Excellence, receiving $25,000 and a $10,000 grant for his school, and plans to use the funds for educational trips. Ahmed expresses concerns about AI undermining student engagement with learning.
- Drinking water expert who pushed for study during Flint water crisis files lawsuit against EPA
Elin Warn Betanzo, founder of Safe Water Engineering LLC, filed a lawsuit against the EPA after being dismissed from its drinking water advisory council, claiming violations of her First Amendment rights and other laws. She alleges the agency fired her for signing a dissent declaration criticizing its policies. The EPA stated it has a zero-tolerance policy for employees undermining the administration's agenda.