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We look at whether Sydney has an actual case for a water desalination plant or not. This article will look at what other options there are.

Solar power may prove to be an excellent solution to one of the world’s most considerable problems: a lack of potable water.

What do you get when you combine the natural movement of the ocean with desalination technology? Freshwater without the need for electricity. It’s automatic, environmentally friendly and delivered via a company called Oneka. [...]

The California Coastal Commission unanimously rejected Poseidon Water’s proposed Huntington Beach desalination plant. Despite the promised 50 million gallons of water per day, the commission decided it wasn’t worth the...

Spurred on by the western megadrought, the California Coastal Commission is expected to vote this week on a controversial $1.4 billion desalination plant near Huntington State Beach. Proponents say it could help the drinking...

One of the consequences of rising CO2 levels in our atmosphere is that levels also rise proportionately in the ocean, harming wildlife and changing ecosystems...

The Sydney Morning Herald traces the politicisation of climate change in Australia to the day Tony Abbott fired climate advisor Tim Flannery from his $180K / year part time job...

Newly developed QuenchSea is a low-cost, handheld machine with the potential to become a complete life-saver for water-related emergency situations and humanitarian crises...

UN warns of rising levels of toxic brine as desalination plants meet growing water needs World’s ~16,000 desalination plants discharge 142 million cubic meters of brine daily — 50 percent more than previously...

Lighthouses are beloved around the world for their architectural beauty and historical significance. But in recent times, the number of operational lighthouses has sharply declined due to the advancement of electronic navigation...

Eco-conscious couple Jamie and Ingrid Kwong have breathed new life into an old fisherman’s shack by transforming the dilapidated structure into a cozy, environmentally-friendly getaway...

An Italian company has developed a compact solution for communities that lack access to clean drinking water and electricity - the OffGridBox. Measuring 6x6x6 feet, the container cube features everything necessary to generate,...

An Italian company has developed a compact solution for communities that lack access to clean drinking water and electricity - the OffGridBox. Measuring 6x6x6 feet, the container cube features everything necessary to generate,...

Desalination is an important component of Singapore's water supply, and the island country has a new desalination plant in the works decked out with green features...

Graphene is the world's strongest material, but that's not all it can do. The wonder material can also be used as a filter that removes salts from seawater so it's safe to drink. While scientists have eyed graphene-oxide...

 Researchers at the University of Manchester have come up with a method for controlling the permeation of graphene oxide membranes — enabling the nanomaterial to act as a sieve to desalinate seawater...