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What is the war on wee?
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- Do you really know?
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- Jun 6, 2026
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- 307
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Summary
Public urination has long been a nuisance in the United Kingdom, as it is in many other countries. But it’s really gotten worse in the last few years, and that’s down to the Covid-19 crisis in particular. British authorities decided to close public toilets for hygiene reasons. And that’s actually exacerbated a longer-term trend, which has seen around 50% of public toilets closed in the last decade, according to the managing director of the British Toilet Association, as quoted by The Guardian. And public toileting is actually a health problem in itself. After all, urine can erode buildings and create pollution. It’s prompted cities around the world to clamp down, in a phenomenon media outlets have playfully labelled the “war on wee”. What are authorities doing to deter people? What creative solutions have been seen? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Why do players have to wear white at Wimbledon? What is domotics, the technology behind smart homes? What is Lima Syndrome? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 30/6/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices