How do you make salty water drinkable? The hunt for fresh solutions to a briny problem
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People have been separating salt from water for millennia. When ancient Mesopotamia failed to desalinate irrigation water, society collapsed due to salt accumulation in soils.
Salinity levels in major streams and rivers globally are increasing rapidly, with freshwater being contaminated by various sources including rising sea levels and human activities.
The disposal of waste brines, generated by industries like oil extraction and desalination plants, poses as a significant challenge requiring sustainable solutions.
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