Not just brine! If it were simple solar-powered #desalination, fine. But the new methods involve chemicals to "clean" the water! @bouriquet @anne_twain
#Desalination
@bouriquet You know, I thought that could be a solution, but some folks in Australia are thinking that might not be a good idea.
#Desalination and #AlgalBlooms
24 May, 2025
"The recent activation of the #Adelaide desalination plant and the coincidental toxic algal bloom causing the widespread deaths of marine fauna is cause for concern. As shown by the chlorophyll map above, the bloom including the toxic marine alga #KareniaMikimotoi occurred close to the Adelaide plant which discharges brine and maintenance chemicals into a relatively sheltered nearshore environment. Notably, to reduce harmful impacts, dispersion jets are used to rapidly dilute brine and potentially toxic chemicals at the point of discharge. In doing so, the strong jets can mobilise sediments and release nutrients and previously dormant cysts of toxic algal species including algae causing the current devastating bloom. The disturbance to nearshore sediments, and conditions favourable for rapid increase in the growth of toxic algae such as elevated temperature, nutrients, and sunlight, present plausible causes of the bloom. Such conditions are likely to be more prevalent with climate change. Public statements which exclude or aim to diminish the role of desalination discharge as a cause are inconsistent with desalination plants elsewhere in the world which have been associated with harmful algal blooms. This underscores the considerable risk presented by a proposed desalination plant off Port Lincoln which is adjacent to a designated aquaculture zone. It is generally recommended that desalination plants be situated on high energy coastlines away from valuable biological resources."
https://globalmarineresourcemanagement.com.au/2025/05/24/desalination-and-algal-blooms/
#GreenlandIce usage
#GreenlandCanadaPipeline
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Thank you very much for enlightening us on the topic.
I found the https://arcticice.ae #UAE site entertaining and well done from a marketing perspective. Having rare waters at #WaterTastings with #WaterSomelliers is a new trend, so the venture enjoys at least an opportune moment.
#Desalination plants are costly and (thanks for reminding me) the brine issue is not really solved, or is it?
As...
Israel expands desalination efforts, battling severe drought. #desalination #israel #drought
https://allisrael.com/israel-prepares-for-severe-drought-with-expanded-desalination
I read a Sci-Fi story where they had a device that captured moisture from the air above ocean by using cold water pumped from the seabed to cool the air to condense the water.
That sounds amazing. Is that a thing that people have tried? Was that not the Sci-Fi part of the story?
Latest follow-up podcast is out! YouTube: https://youtu.be/UWOAjs7ruGI Audio version: https://share.transistor.fm/s/6807f723 Sean and I talk about desalination efforts deep under the ocean, and how it may play a part in solving water shortages. Don’t get salty before taking a listen.
New water scarcity pollution deploys wave energy for desalination
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/15/a-new-job-for-wave-energy-water-desalination/#disqus_thread
#energy #renewableenergy #wavenergy #marineenergy #desalination #water #waterscarcity #waterresources #islands #decarbonization #energytransition #oceanenergy #waves #oceans
New water scarcity pollution deploys wave energy for desalination
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/15/a-new-job-for-wave-energy-water-desalination/#disqus_thread
#energy #renewableenergy #wavenergy #marineenergy #desalination #water #waterscarcity #waterresources #islands #decarbonization #energytransition #oceanenergy #waves #oceans
How on earth does Deep-Sea Reverse Osmosis work?
Check out our video on it, here: https://youtu.be/Bu_IcFpEkg0
Or check out the page on our website, here: https://undecidedmf.com/how-deep-sea-water-is-now-drinkable/
Is Deep-Sea Reverse Osmosis the future of freshwater?
Check out our video on it, here: https://youtu.be/Bu_IcFpEkg0
Or check out the page on our website, here: https://undecidedmf.com/how-deep-sea-water-is-now-drinkable/
💧 Published! Our article explores how novel nanomaterials are revolutionizing water treatment by efficiently removing contaminants. From heavy metals to emerging pollutants, these materials offer solutions to the global water crisis. 🌎💡
🔗 https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-91782-7.00002-3
#WaterTreatment #Nanomaterials #CleanWater #WaterPurification #Nanotechnology #Sustainability #WaterCrisis #Pollution #Desalination #Innovation #Research #WaterScarcity #GreenTech
New membranes from University of Michigan could eliminate brine waste in desalination, making freshwater production more sustainable. #Desalination #WaterInnovation #Sustainability
https://geekoo.news/desalination-breakthrough-new-membranes-promise-zero-brine-waste/
Our desalination plant is being fired up again
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-04/wonthaggi-desal-fired-up-to-ease-dry-conditions/105089636
#News #Water #Desalination #ClimateCrisis #Victoria #Wonthaggi #DesalinationPlant #Australia
#today 29: Deep sea pressure drives new desalination process with 30% to 40% less energy than traditional process.
Video of OceanWell's vision at https://www.oceanwellwater.com
Cyprus is funding desalination plants for hotels to tackle tourism's water shortage woes.
Cyprus plans to subsidise the construction of private desalination plants at hotels to ensure the tourism-reliant island nation has enough fresh water to see it through busy summer seasons.
The government will provide €3 million of funding over the next two years.
#Cyprus #Hotels #Tourism #Travel #Water #FreshWater #Desalination
Desalination and water reuse: The EU and Jordan join forces to tackle water scarcity. #water #EU #Jordan #scarcity #desalination #agriculture https://www.euronews.com/green/2025/03/26/desalination-and-water-reuse-the-eu-and-jordan-join-forces-to-tackle-water-scarcity
Desalination and water reuse: The EU and Jordan join forces to tackle water scarcity. #water #EU #Jordan #scarcity #desalination #agriculture https://www.euronews.com/green/2025/03/26/desalination-and-water-reuse-the-eu-and-jordan-join-forces-to-tackle-water-scarcity
A new desalination technology is undergoing testing in California - Los Angeles Times https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2025-03-21/desalination-tech-tested #CAWater #Desalination
The #Nevis Island Administration continues to strengthen collaboration with its federal counterpart, providing essential technical expertise and equipment to assist with St. Kitts’ ongoing #desalination project in Bird Rock, #Basseterre. https://www.thestkittsnevisobserver.com/nevis-island-administration-extends-support-to-st-kitts-on-desalination-project/
#Israel cuts off #electricity supply to #Gaza, affecting a #desalination plant producing drinking water
By MELANIE LIDMAN and SAMY MAGDY
Updated 5:09 PM EDT, March 9, 2025
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — "Israel cut off the electricity supply to Gaza, officials said Sunday, affecting a desalination plant producing drinking water for part of the arid territory. Hamas called it part of Israel’s '#StarvationPolicy.'
"Israel last week suspended supplies of goods to the territory of more than 2 million #Palestinians, an echo of the siege it imposed in the earliest days of the war.
"Israel is pressing the militant group to accept an extension of the first phase of their ceasefire. That phase ended last weekend. Israel wants #Hamas to release half of the remaining hostages in return for a promise to negotiate a lasting truce.
"Hamas instead wants to start negotiations on the ceasefire’s more difficult second phase, which would see the release of remaining hostages from Gaza, the withdrawal of Israeli forces and a lasting peace. Hamas is believed to have 24 living hostages and the bodies of 35 others.
"The militant group — which has warned that discontinuing supplies would affect the hostages — said Sunday that it wrapped up the latest round of ceasefire talks with #Egyptian mediators without changes to its position."
https://apnews.com/article/gaza-israel-palestinians-war-news-ba90f0de3d4f64a1762d1a39f787817f
#IsraeliWarCrimes #BibiIsAWarCriminal #WaterIsLife #FreePalestine #Gaza #WarCrimes #WaterIsLife #Genocide #HumanRightsViolations #HumanRights #PalestianRightsAreHumanRights
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