Dong River supplies Hong Kong water seawater toilets

The Dong River supplies most of Hong Kong's water

70%

The Dong River in Guangdong supplies 70% of Hong Kong's water. In most built-up areas, seawater is used to flush toilets, helping reduce demand for freshwater.

Madagascar has lost most of its original forest

More Than 90%

Since people arrived about 2,350 years ago, Madagascar has lost more than 90% of its original forest. Much of the loss is linked to tavy, a slash-and-burn farming practice that continues for its farming benefits and its ties to prosperity, health, and ancestral custom.

Animal cruelty can be a warning sign of child abuse

2–3× greater likelihood of child abuse

Animal cruelty after age 10 is associated with a two- to threefold greater likelihood that a child is being abused. But the traditional trio of bedwetting, firesetting and cruelty to animals is not supported as a predictor of homicidal behavior.

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Dong River supplies Hong Kong water seawater toilets

The Dong River supplies most of Hong Kong's water

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