Better desalination technology key to solving world's water shortage
Thursday, August 4, 2011 - 13:30
in Earth & Climate
Over one-third of the world's population already lives in areas struggling to keep up with the demand for fresh water. By 2025, that number will nearly double. Some countries have met the challenge by tapping into natural sources of fresh water, but as many examples such as the much-depleted Jordan River have demonstrated, many of these practices are far from sustainable.