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FrodosPet

(5,169 posts)
Sat Jan 23, 2016, 05:00 PM Jan 2016

While so many eyes are on Flint, can we look at the rest of the problem of bad water worldwide?

Flint is a terrible tragedy, brought on by a long, historical legacy of ignorance and greed. And now tens of thousands will be afflicted with health and cognitive issues the rest of their life.

But Flint is FAR from the only place in America, in the world, with unhealthy water. We need to prioritize the safe and economical access to water for all.

http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2015/07/dont-drink-the-water/399803/

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While so many eyes are on Flint, can we look at the rest of the problem of bad water worldwide? (Original Post) FrodosPet Jan 2016 OP
Michigan has access to the Mendocino Jan 2016 #1
^ Wilms Jan 2016 #2

Mendocino

(7,484 posts)
1. Michigan has access to the
Sat Jan 23, 2016, 05:12 PM
Jan 2016

worlds greatest concentration of freshwater, yet still has problems. This doesn't fare well for the rest of the world with far less supply.

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