Desalination Plants To Hit $87.8 Billion in Investments Over Next 5 Years

Photo by prilfish via Flickr Creative Commons Desalination technology — turning brackish or salt water into fresh water — has been a hotly debated issue for years. The main problem is that the technology is incredibly energy intensive, and there for financially and environmentally expensive. However, as water supplies run short, desalination is looking more attractive. So, innovators are coming up with ways to make the process more energy efficient and reduce the environmental impact of plants. As desalination nears a boom phase, invest… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Desalination Plants To Hit $87.8 Billion in Investments Over Next 5 Years

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