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The environmental cost of quenching the world′s thirst
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The environmental cost of quenching the world′s thirst

Desalination makes fresh water available for millions of people, but it has environmental impacts: Lots of energy is needed and marine wildlife suffers because of the salty and toxic slush dumped in the sea.
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