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Global access to clean water seen as critical to future

PNG villagers swim to reach clean-water containers during a 2007 flood.

PNG villagers swim to reach clean-water containers during a 2007 flood. Source: AAP

Water is the world's most valuable resource.But climate change, poor sanitation and unsustainable water use is threatening global supplies.


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By Michelle Rimmer

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Water is the world's most valuable resource.But climate change, poor sanitation and unsustainable water use is threatening global supplies.


More than 600 million people around the world do not have access to safe drinking water.

 

Another 2 billion do not have access to basic sanitation or hygiene.

 


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