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PostNovember 12, 2019

Desalination: a costly but crucial solution

Desalination can meet the world's water needs, but can it keep up with renewable energy demands? J-WAFS' John Lienhard weighs in.

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by Abdul Latif Jameel Water and Food Systems Lab (J-WAFS)
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