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Lesson 37 of 84 · Global Economy

Clean Water for Everyone

About 2 billion people lack safe drinking water. Clean water projects — wells, filtration systems, and rainwater collection — save lives and allow children to attend school instead of fetching water.

Key Facts

1

About 7,000 languages are spoken on Earth.

2

The UN has 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

3

The United Nations has 193 member nations.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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How many Sustainable Development Goals does the UN have?