More people die from polluted water every year than from all forms of violence, including war, according to the United Nations. "Sick Water", the UN Environment Program's report, estimates 2 billion tons of waste water, including fertilizer run-off, sewage and industrial waste, is being discharged daily. That waste fuels the spread of disease and damages ecosystems. 3.7 percent of all deaths are attributed to water-related diseases, translating into millions of deaths.
Interesting images to commemorate World Water Day worldwide are posted on The Frame, the photo blog of The Sacramento Bee.
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