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Thursday, July 29, 2010

UN declares access to clean water a human right United Nations (AFP) July 28, 2010



http://www.terradaily.com/reports/UN_declares_access_to_clean_water_a_human_right_999.html

The UN General Assembly on Wednesday recognized access to clean water and sanitation as a human right, a move hailed by water advocates as a momentous step toward a future treaty. After more than 15 years of contentious debate on the issue, 122 countries voted in favor of a compromise Bolivian resolution enshrining the right, while the United States, Britain, Canada, Australia and 37 other ... more

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