WHO calls for more research on microplastics in drinking water

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A newly launched analysis by World Health Organization (WHO) summarizes the latest knowledge on microplastics in drinking-water. According to the report, titled Microplastics in drinking-water, microplastics larger than 150 micrometres are not likely to be absorbed in

World Toilet Day 2019: ‘Leaving no one behind’

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Today, 4.2 billion people live without safely managed sanitation, 673 million still practise open defecation and three billion lack basic handwashing facilities.[1] This sanitation crisis means untreated human waste is spreading diseases into water supplies

Global Handwashing Day 2019: Clean Hands for All

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October 15 is Global Handwashing Day, a global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap as an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives.

Open webinar on the SDG 6 Data Portal

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An open webinar hosted on Friday 18 October will explain and show the main functionalities of the SDG 6 Data Portal. The SDG 6 Data Portal brings together data on all the SDG 6 global