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Where do we get exposed to PFAS and how can we remove them?

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Jakarta is a thirsty metropolis without drinkable water

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Reusing urban runoff a solution to Faridabad’s water woes

By using urban runoff more wisely, cities could solve the twin problems of urban waterlogging and depleted urban groundwater resources.

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Punjab’s ‘cancer train’ runs on hope

Cases of cancer are widespread in Punjab and Haryana where groundwater is contaminated by high pesticide use.

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Arsenic kills by stealth in India’s villages

Public health interventions have been few and far between to check the continuing ravages of arsenic poisoning in India.

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Environmental carcinogens threaten our wellbeing

The increase in cancer rates globally has been linked to prolonged exposure to environmental contaminants.

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Booming Indonesian nickel industry faces challenges

The world’s largest nickel producer will have to manage its global trading strategies while addressing concerns over the environment at home.

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Can sustainable strategies quell India’s microplastics problem?

Plastics waste and pollution is spiralling into a huge environmental challenge for India. Better coordination and focus could help address it.

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City where the promise of good health turns to ash

Regular stakeholder consultation is needed to address climate change and lessen pollution-related health impacts.

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Water worries: Indonesia and the US have plenty in common

Despite being on other sides of the planet, Jakarta and Iowa are staring down similar issues around water hygiene and supply.

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Conflicts loom if we don’t solve the global water crisis

Tensions around access to and management of water are heightening all over the world. Finding ways to de-escalate and innovate is a matter of life and death.

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How games can inform, educate and raise awareness

The battle to reduce road deaths

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Where do we get exposed to PFAS and how can we remove them?

Jakarta is a thirsty metropolis without drinkable water

Reusing urban runoff a solution to Faridabad’s water woes

Punjab’s ‘cancer train’ runs on hope

Arsenic kills by stealth in India’s villages

Environmental carcinogens threaten our wellbeing

Booming Indonesian nickel industry faces challenges

Can sustainable strategies quell India’s microplastics problem?

City where the promise of good health turns to ash

Water worries: Indonesia and the US have plenty in common

Conflicts loom if we don’t solve the global water crisis

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