High temps, drought in China affect drinking water, crops

High temps, drought in China affect drinking water, crops

Unusually high temperatures and a prolonged drought are affecting large swaths of China, reducing crop yields and drinking water supplies. BEIJING — Unusually high temperatures and a prolonged drought are affecting large swaths of China, reducing crop yields and...
Kenya’s water and sanitation crisis

Kenya’s water and sanitation crisis

With a population of 53 million, 15 percent of Kenyans rely on unimproved water sources, such as ponds, shallow wells and rivers, while 41 percent of Kenyans lack access to basic sanitation solutions. These challenges are especially evident in rural areas and urban...