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Black soot after reported black rain following a strike on fuel tanks, in Tehran, Iran, on March 10, 2026.

Iran's Black Rain and the Health Shadow of Oil Wars

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The environment is a casualty of the Iran war, as "black rain" creates toxic damage that typically endures

Pie chart titled “Middle East Dominates Water Desalination.” It shows the share of global operational cumulative desalination capacity by region. The Middle East has the largest share at 41.8%, followed by East Asia and the Pacific at 22.2%, North America at 10.3%, Europe and Central Asia at 9.56%, Latin America and the Caribbean at 6.1%, Africa at 5.89%, and South Asia at 4.15%. Subtitle notes that the region processes 29 million cubic meters of water per day, equal to 42% of the world’s capacity. A footnote says Africa excludes Egypt, and Europe and Central Asia excludes Turkey and Cyprus.

Iran War Threatens Water Desalination in the Middle East

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A rep from the International Water Management Institute details the possible ripple effects of attacks against desalination plants

COP30 and the Climate Consequences of Ignoring Sanitation

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The Belém Health Action Plan offers a blueprint for bridging climate and sanitation

A woman pours a pot of recycled grey water into a toilet in drought-stricken Graaff-Reinet, South Africa, on November 16, 2019.

New Pope Brings Health-Care Hope

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Nearing 100 days of papacy, Pope Leo XIV could renew interest and investment in global health

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The Ganges Water-Sharing Treaty Needs a Climate Makeover

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Set to expire in 2026, the 30-year treaty could be remade to safeguard environmental and human health

The Ganges Water-Sharing Treaty Needs a Climate Makeover

The India-Pakistan Water Dispute: Unpacking the Health Consequences

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Suspending the Indus Waters Treaty could disrupt Pakistan's ability to handle floods, droughts, and pollution

Microplastics Above Mexico: A High-Altitude Search for Pollution

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Students collect saliva samples at 18,500 feet to uncover how microplastics in the atmosphere could harm health

Microplastics Above Mexico: A High-Altitude Search for Pollution

Polluted Rivers Create a Public Health Crisis in Nepal

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Unchecked urbanization has led to a surge of waterborne diseases among Nepal's poorest communities

Polluted Rivers Create a Public Health Crisis in Nepal

The Economic Constraints on Clean Water

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Investing in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) reduces the financial costs of disease outbreaks

The Economic Constraints on Clean Water

Treating East Africa's Water Conflicts With AI and Big Data

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How AI and big data can help resolve water-related refugee crises and armed conflicts

Treating East Africa's Water Conflicts With AI and Big Data

Kenya's Fluoride Problem

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Heavy fluoride in Kenya's water supply has consequences for the country's health and economy

Kenya's Fluoride Problem

Remembering Paul Simon's Water for the World Act

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Patti Simon, wife of the late Senator Paul Simon, is back on Capitol Hill to advocate for clean water around the world

Remembering Paul Simon's Water for the World Act