The fact there are 2.2 million people in America without safe drinking water and adequate sanitation in their homes does not receive enough media attention or public awareness. There are lessons on how to change this from the high-profile coverage of connected environmental issues such as climate change.

This episode features a conversation with Bill Weir, Chief Climate Correspondent at CNN. It was recorded during the first-ever gathering of the US WASH sector organized by Vessel and held in Washington, D.C.

Bill shares his experiences and observations reporting at the nexus of climate and water. He also discusses advice for working with the media, the importance of storytelling, and the value of focusing on solutions.

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