Australia considers expanding desalination plants amid water scarcity, but faces environmental concerns from brine plumes harming marine life.

Australia's water-strained states mull expanding desalination plants due to dry conditions and climate change, but environmental concerns grow due to super-salty outflows harming marine ecosystems. Desalination plants create brine plumes that can damage sensitive marine species habitats and seagrass meadows. Researchers suggest careful placement in areas with rapid flushing to minimize potential harm.

May 12, 2024
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