The US committed to meet the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, but like other countries, it's struggling to make progress

Halfway to the SDGs’ 2030 deadline, countries have made progress, but most are struggling to meet all 17 goals. The US is no exception.

John Dernbach, Professor of Law Emeritus, Widener University • conversation
Sept. 6, 2023 • ~9 min

Arsenic contamination of food and water is a global public health concern – researchers are studying how it causes cancer

Millions of people worldwide are exposed via soil and water to arsenic, whether naturally occurring or related to pollution. Chronic exposure is linked to the formation of cancer stem cells.

Diana Azzam, Assistant Professor of Environmental Health Sciences, Florida International University • conversation
June 5, 2023 • ~5 min

Coronavirus: what might more hand washing mean in countries with water shortages?

More than two billion people live without reliable access to clean water.

Raya A. Al-Masri, PhD Researcher in Environment and Sustainability, University of Surrey • conversation
March 30, 2020 • ~5 min

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