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Germany’s Environment Minister Steffi Lemke wants to oblige German cities and municipalities to set up new drinking water fountains. Citizens should be able to obtain water more easily when they are on the move, as well as fill up with free water for domestic use. A corresponding bill by the Green politician passed the federal cabinet on Wednesday. “Access to drinking water must be as easy as possible for all people in Germany,” Lemke said. The bill provides for municipalities to set up drinking water fountains in parks, pedestrian zones and shopping arcades, for example – as long as this is t…