Women in the developing world face great challenges in maintaining sanitation and hygiene during menstruation. Improved access to water is key.
Addressing Sanitation and Hygiene For Women In The Developing World Read More »
As of late, an emerging class of contaminants called PFAs have emerged as a threat to human health. PFAs are known as “forever chemicals” due to their slow breakdown and persistence in the environment.
What Are PFAs and Why Is the United States So Concerned? Read More »
Malawi is experiencing one of the worst cholera outbreaks in its history. Heidi Rickels and Washington Chimuzu talk about relief efforts in the country, and how local initiatives and other organizations—including Freshwater Project International, Business Connect, and P&G—are working to make meaningful change.
Greenwashing refers to marketing strategies that emphasize a company’s positive impact on the environment despite that company’s failure to follow environmentally-friendly practices.
Greenwashing: How it Works and What it Means for Us Read More »
How did people clean their water when things like bacteria and viruses wouldn’t be discovered until centuries later? How were cities able to spring up miles away from running rivers and wells? To understand the history of water purification, we’ll have to go back to the very beginning.
The History of Water Purification Read More »
