At the Annual Gathering of Global Leaders, Clean Water Described as “Mother of All Global Health Challenges”.
J. Carl Ganter of Circle of Blue brings us the latest from New York
NEW YORK, September 28, 2009 — Ever so steadily the basic factors that make up the global freshwater crisis — pollution, disease, scarcity, and access — are making their way to the top of the list of international priorities. More evidence of the singular importance of the world’s diminishing supply of clean fresh water emerged last week when former President Bill Clinton opened the Clinton Global Initiative, his annual meeting on the world’s challenges, and described the need to address water and sanitation in order to solve many of the most important economic and social problems. This year’s conference featured an appearance by President Barack Obama, who issued a clarion call to respond to the world’s greatest challenges.
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