Excited about the possibility of desalination helping solve the Colorado River crisis? Forget it. The #water that might be available from San Diego's Carlsbad plant is miniscule and 10 times more expensive than conservation or other options.
https://www.kjzz.org/science/2026-03-05/could-ocean-water-help-fix-arizonas-drought-troubles-this-agreement-puts-it-one-step-closer
Peter Gleick
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