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Urban Sanitation Is a Climate and Economic Issue Too

The City Fix

Along the Ngong River in Mukuru, one of Nairobi’s slum neighborhoods and home to more than 100,000 people, residents face a dual threat when the rains come. First, the river rises, flooding into streets and houses. Then the water reaches. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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How Smart Cities Can Leverage the Power of Digital Twins

State Tech Magazine

They leverage the Internet of Things to gather information about traffic flows, population trends, water, sanitation and a range of other indicators. Municipalities generate vast volumes of data, and digitally enabled smart cities go even further.

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EPA releases water systems cyber requirement in tandem with national strategy

GCN

The Environmental Protection Agency unveiled new cybersecurity guidelines to help states evaluate their water sanitation systems’ defenses.

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5 Cities Show How to Thrive in Turbulent Times

The City Fix

Infectious disease outbreaks led to public health policies and modern sanitation. History shows that when disasters and crises strike, cities often bounce back stronger and more resilient than before. The great Chicago fire famously gave rise to skyscrapers. The devastation of World War II catalyzed unprecedented.

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Doing Good, Being Kind, and Spreading Love with Terrill Haigler aka YaFavTrashman

Iron Sharpens Iron

Episode Transcript Available Here: [link] Terrill Haigler is a Philadelphia sanitation worker who has become a Philly favorite during the pandemic. Since then, Terrill has raised thousands of dollars to purchase PPE for sanitation workers, organized food drives, arranged neighborhood clean ups and more.

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Doing Good, Being Kind, and Spreading Love with Terrill Haigler aka YaFavTrashman

Iron Sharpens Iron

Terrill Haigler is a Philadelphia sanitation worker who has become a Philly favorite during the pandemic. Since then, Terrill has raised thousands of dollars to purchase PPE for sanitation workers, organized food drives, arranged neighborhood clean ups and more.

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How to Face Flu Season

GovLoop

Make materials such as tissues, no-touch trash cans, hand soap, hand sanitizer and masks available. Make your physical office space as safe as possible, and review OSHA guidelines. Encourage handwashing and other preventative actions. Encourage healthy habits in general — sleep, exercise and healthy eating to help boost immunity.