Lack of support to tackle water scarcity
In July of 2010 the United Nations (UN) General Assembly voted that all human beings have the essential right to clean drinking water and proper sanitation. This motion was part […]
View ArticlePollution threatens underground water sources
Moshi Municipality in Tanzania is facing a growing risk of polluted groundwater and other sources of water by waste from pit latrines and floods, according to Head of Urban Planning […]
View ArticleDurban sea water most toxic in the world
Ethekwini municipality head of water and sanitation Neil Macleod has questioned research revealing high levels of a toxic chemical in the city’s sea water. But the scientist, Hideshige Takada of […]
View ArticleSustainability – more than just a ‘green’ issue
Commitment to sustainability must include a commitment to sustaining society. This translates to a commitment to work toward providing every person on the planet with the possibility of realising a […]
View ArticleWastewater pollutes sea off China’s coast
A large area of contaminated water has been found off the coast of Eastern Shishi City, China. The plume of black water which is estimated to be the size of […]
View ArticleAnother leak at Fukushima Nuclear Plant
Another 100 metric tons of highly contaminated water overflowed after a valve had mistakenly been left open said operator Tokyo Electric Power Co (Tepco). “We are taking various measures, but […]
View ArticleMinisters asked to intervene in North West water
The ministers of Water & Sanitation, Health, and Cooperative Governance & Traditional Affairs has been issued joint letters by the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), asking them to...
View ArticleUmbilo River contamination spreading
The eThekwini Municipality is appealing to members of the community to be vigilant and avoid any form of contact with water from the Umbilo River, until further notice. This comes […]
View ArticleToxic water scare rocks Cradock
The water in Cradock is safe to drink and there is no crisis. That is the word from the Chris Hani District Municipality, despite several complaints by residents of the small town in the Eastern Cape....
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