Can desalination quench agriculture’s thirst?

Photo of a field with visible cracks in the soil and dead plants

Miles away from the ocean, projects are afoot to clean up salty groundwater and use it to grow crops. Some say it’s a costly pipe dream. Others say it’s part of the future.

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