Desalination offers a glimmer of hope in drought-stricken regions, turning seawater into precious drinking water. But this technology isn’t without its environmental drawbacks. One major concern? The brine – a hyper-saline byproduct that can wreak havoc on marine ecosystems and potentially contribute to climate change. Brine Trouble Desalination plants typically produce twice the amount ofContinue reading “Desalination’s Double-Edged Sword: Freshwater for a Salty Price”