Over 300 million people in Asia, Africa and Latin America are at risk of life-threatening diseases such as cholera and typhoid due to the rise in polluted water in lakes and rivers, warns the UN Environment Programme. Population growth, expansion of agriculture and rising amounts of raw sewage released into rivers and lakes are among the main reasons behind the increase of surface water pollution. Both are at risk if we fail to stop the pollution. The report says that while there is a need for more research on how pollution affects human health, it also highlights the importance of reducing consumption by governments and businesses.
Over 300 million people in Asia, Africa and Latin America are at risk of life-threatening diseases such as cholera and typhoid due to the rise in polluted water in lakes and rivers, warns the UN Environment Programme. Population growth, expansion of agriculture and rising amounts of raw sewage released into rivers and lakes are among the main reasons behind the increase of surface water pollution. The report says that while there is a need for more research on how pollution affects human health, it also highlights the importance of reducing consumption by governments and businesses.