Table of Contents
Introduction 7
1 Human Waste: An Overview Rose George, as told to Katharine Mieszkowski 11
2 Sewage Poses Many Health Risks American Rivers 22
3 Biosolids Are Safe US Environmental Protection Agency 27
4 Biosolids Are Unsafe Josh Harkinson 33
5 Humanure Can Make Sewage More Manageable Catherine Price 41
6 Sewage Should Be Regulated and Used to Irrigate Crops Around the World Fred Pearce 51
7 Biofuel Can Turn Sewage Wastewater into a Power Resource Greg Breining 57
8 Using Human Waste for Energy Is Problematic Una 64
9 All Diapers Have an Environmental Impact Michael McDonough 68
10 Diapers Are Unnecessary AP Online 71
11 Human Waste Still Divides Castes in India Andrew Buncombe 75
12 Human Waste Disposal in the Backcountry Presents Challenges Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics 80
Organizations to Contact 84
Bibliography 88
Index 91
