Cities turn to desalination for water security, but at what cost?
Tuesday, February 12, 2019 - 08:20
in Earth & Climate
Removing salts and other impurities from water is really difficult. For thousands of years people, including Aristotle, tried to make fresh water from sea water. In the 21st century, advances in desalination technology mean water authorities in Australia and worldwide can supply bountiful fresh water at the flick of a switch.