Guatemala
Researchers in Guatemala's Western Highlands discovered a stark mismatch between public perceptions of drinking water safety and actual contamination levels. Bottled water, widely trusted as the safest option, proved most prone to harmful bacteria, while protected municipal wells emerged as the cleanest sources. The findings, published in the Journal of Water and Health, underscore risks to public health from unsafe water.
Imeripotiwa na AI
In his upcoming book 'Shelter From the Storm,' journalist Julian Hattem contends that insufficient migration amid climate change traps vulnerable populations in peril. Drawing on stories from Guatemala's Dry Corridor, he illustrates how moving could provide economic relief and build resilience through remittances. Hattem suggests governments should encourage such moves to counter environmental threats.