Sanitation
Why Are San Francisco's Streets Lined With Trash?
One scientist compared the city's streets to those of the world's poorest slums.
2.1 Billion People Lack Access to Safe Drinking Water
Millions of people are forced to walk more than 30 minutes to collect drinking water.
New Orleans Asks for Christmas Trees to Help Coasts
New Orleanians can recycle their trees by placing them on the curb January 7-9.
Basic Sanitation Goes Down the Drain
Today, it is next to impossible to find a large-tank toilet in the United States.
On Reddit, Fast-Food Employees Break Down What Never to Order
Shakes, chicken strips, chicken salads and potpies are out.
Unclean Water Kills Half a Million Newborns a Year
New report shows huge gaps in access to water across the developing world.
World Toilet Day: Billions Still Lack Access
World Toilet Day as seen around the globe in photos from Water & Sanitation for the Urban Poor.
World Toilet Day: One Billion Still Lack One
While 6.8 billion people have cellular subscriptions, only 4.6 billion have access to proper toilet facilities.
After Russia Targets McDonald's, Businesses Wonder Who's Next
Some business leaders believe the investigation constitutes an act of revenge for US sanctions