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Environment & Energy

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1. Solving the problem of power solves the problem of water, and so much more.

Wed Jul 1, 2026, 12:36 AM

14 hrs ago

I’m hopeful that technological breakthroughs will have positive impacts for peaceful development.

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Chinese breakthrough could make desalinated seawater cheaper than bottled water [View all] usonian 14 hrs ago OP

it's still not drinkable. desalinized is distilled. eggplant 12 hrs ago #2