Bioluminescent bacteria expose toxic arsenic in Bangladesh

Mongabay
By Rhett ButlerApr 2, 2014, 1:43 am204 pts
A knob turns, and pure water streams from the faucet. In developed nations, this expectation borders on being a fundamental human right. Elsewhere in the world, tap water is a pipe dream, while finding potable groundwater can be a full-time occupation laced by lethal threats—such as arsenic contamination.

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