Filomena Silva, Ramia Al Bakain, Gilles Pradeau, Mathieu Ben Braham, Jelena Prtorić, Nassim Ait-Mouheb, Elena Gomez, Patrick Allard
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Abstract
Plastics pollution, persistent chemical contamination and inadequately treated wastewater are three key aspects that hinder access to safe and affordable water for all. We argue that a strong priority on pollution avoidance, research for remediation, and tighter regulation and monitoring must be implemented to make progress. Plastics pollution, persistent chemical contamination and inadequately treated wastewater are three key aspects that hinder access to safe and affordable water for all. This Comment argues that a strong priority on pollution avoidance, research for remediation, and tighter regulation and monitoring must be implemented to make progress.
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