Climate change is the biggest global health threat

Sep 15, 2021

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As climate extremes become more common due to climate change, they will put stress on the world’s water and sanitation systems – many of which are aging, poorly planned, or nonexistent. This means more outbreaks of waterborne disease, and those without access to safely managed sanitation – almost half of the world’s population – are at the greatest risk.

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