When the public provision of a clean environment is lacking, the private sector usually moves in with imperfect alternatives.
From Rachel Strohm’s twitter feed: Forbes lists ranks the the world’s most polluted cities – most of them are in Africa.
Dar es Salaam (where I am at the moment) is ranked 12th!
The capital of this east African country continues to grow population-wise, putting a stress on the city’s sanitation programs. Solid waste, entering the Msimbazi River, contributes to widely spread infectious diseases among the population.
Yikes. I think it’s time to stop brushing my teeth with tap water.
