reign-stories Archives

Blackwater: Rare Court Victory in Pollution Case

Dianhua Paper Mill discharged wastewater into a lagoon, killing sheep, sickening people, and damaging grasslands.

Huge potential gains from using waste heat from sewers, data centers, and power plants.

March 19, 2026March 19, 2026

New book details McBride’s lifelong love affair with his “backyard river.”

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026

New regional guides navigate environmental and regulatory blind spots surrounding the AI infrastructure boom.

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

Replacing water mains is one of the largest infrastructure budget items for many U.S. water utilities.

March 11, 2026

Expiring funding for federal programs and agency cuts threaten drinking water quality, research, and restoration work

March 10, 2026March 11, 2026

The Bad River Band is fighting to stop Line 5 and protect its watershed. Meanwhile, local sheriffs are already tallying the cost of riot gear.

March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

A global chemical giant fights to shield glyphosate from liability.

March 9, 2026March 10, 2026

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026