Faith and Toilets
Even when people in developing countries have access to proper sanitation, they don't always use it—but prominent religious leaders want to change that
Stories by Rose George
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From ship strikes to sound waves, modern oceans prove perilous for cetaceans
Shame Villagers about Toilets, Save a Child's Life
Can games, education and shame help stop open defecation in India?
From Thrones to Robo-Commodes: The Pitfalls of Inventing a Better Toilet
Rose George's book The Big Necessity: The Unmentionable World of Human Waste and Why It Matters examines the ins and outs of sanitation; this excerpt explores the cutting edge of toilet technology
