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News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Access to safe drinking water is increasingly compromised by agrichemical, arsenic and fluorine pollution. Soils contaminated with industrial and household waste, or lead and other heavy metals also pose health risks.
(Photo credit: Codrington, Stephen/Planet Geography 3rd Edition)
Opinions and Analysis
Guarding the Gulf of Mexico's valuable resources
Sustainable governance in the Gulf of Mexico calls for joint action by Cuba, Mexico and the United States, argues Jorge Brenner.
Engineering education vital for Africa's growth
Africa must strengthen engineering education and invest in infrastructure to boost economic growth, says Calestous Juma.
25 October 2006
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Source: The East African
Redefining 'sound science'
31 March 2004
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Source: Down to Earth
Clean water: a neglected research priority
22 March 2004 | EN
News and Features
Sanitation 'crucial' for tackling water-borne disease
A new WHO report concludes that effective and affordable methods for tackling sanitation are essential to control water-borne diseases.
1 July 2008
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South Asia News in brief: 1–15 March 2008
A round-up of news from or about South Asia for the period 1–15 March 2008.
20 March 2008
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Sub-Saharan Africa news in brief: 25 Feb–12 Mar 2008
13 March 2008
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South Asia News in brief: 17 February–3 March 2008
5 March 2008
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