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https://theconversation.com/many-people-in-the-pacific-lack-access-to-adequate-toilets-and-climate-change-makes-things-worse-238416>
"The Pacific Islands may evoke images of sprawling coastlines and picturesque
scenery. But while this part of the world might look like paradise, many local
residents are grappling with a serious public health issue.
Across Pacific nations, almost half a million people are living in informal
urban settlements with a lack of proper sanitation, which can include difficult
access to working toilets.
This affects health, wellbeing, education and livelihoods, especially for
women, children, older people, and people with disabilities.
Our new study, published in the
Nature journal
NPJ Clean Water, examined
the state of sanitation in several informal urban settlements in two Pacific
countries – Fiji and Vanuatu. Our findings show this is an issue which needs
urgent attention."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
