According to a 2008 report by the World Health Organization and UNICEF, nearly 900 million people worldwide have inadequate access to safe drinking water. This award-winning documentary asks: Is water a commodity or a human right? Filmed in 15 countries, it reveals how communities across the globe struggle to obtain potable water in the face of such obstacles as pollution and drought. The special is part of “Blue August,” a month of water-themed programming on Planet Green. Monday, Aug. 2, at 9 p.m., Planet Green
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