HealthNovember 19, 2015
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
The SciencesAugust 9, 2013
How Harmful to Whales Is Shipping? [Excerpt]
From ship strikes to sound waves, modern oceans prove perilous for cetaceans
HealthNovember 19, 2012
Shame Villagers about Toilets, Save a Child's Life
Can games, education and shame help stop open defecation in India?
October 15, 2008
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