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Monday, October 31, 2011

Desalination part of solution for China?

Desalination part of solution for China?
Beijing (UPI) Oct 27, 2011 - As China grapples with ever-increasing water shortages, desalination is viewed by the government as part of the solution. While China represents 20 percent of the world's population, it has just 7 percent of the Earth's fresh water supply. The Asia Water Project estimates that China's demand for water will increase 63 percent by 2030. Meantime, China falls short by about 50 billi ... more
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