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As per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) emerge as a global concern, it is crucial to foster collaborative endeavours aimed at discontinuing their persistent usage while devising effective methods for treating legacy PFAS in the environment.
Almost 250 years have passed since the invention of the modern flush toilet. With nearly half of the world’s population still lacking access to safely managed sanitation, it is time to accelerate change.
A promise is a promise. The world must do much better in the second half of the 2030 Agenda timeline to deliver on the 17 SDGs, not least to address the inequalities impacting women and girls by inadequate water, sanitation and hygiene.
Peter Gleick’s book on water tells the story of how society has interacted with water resources and suggests a path for the future that will benefit both humans and the environment.
Climate change is not just about getting drier or getting wetter when it comes to water availability. We should work towards a more comprehensive process understanding of the water cycle that accounts for human actions.
Wastewater-based epidemiology was widely used to monitor the spreading of COVID-19. We should now build on the knowledge acquired over the past three years to extend the use of the technique to a wide range of human health and lifestyle aspects.
Although the events at the United Nations (UN) 2023 Water Conference provided countless opportunities to discuss the water challenges we are facing, proper action should now be taken by UN member states to tackle the global water crisis.