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HomeDesalination plants, like this one in Dubai, can convert saltwater into freshwater that is safe for human consumption and agriculture. (Photo: © Shutterstock)

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Desalination plants, like this one in Dubai, can convert saltwater into freshwater that is safe for human consumption and agriculture. (Photo: © Shutterstock)

November 19, 2020

Desalination plants, like this one in Dubai, can convert saltwater into freshwater that is safe for human consumption and agriculture. (Photo: © Shutterstock)

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