U.S. Cities Quench Growing Thirst with Saltwater
17:07 minutes
As reservoirs disappear and wells run dry, cities around the U.S. are turning to saltwater to meet their water needs. Mike Hightower of Sandia National Labs and Amy Zander of Clarkson University talk about the future of desalination and its impacts on energy and the environment. Is it sustainable enough to succeed?
Segment Guests
Michael Hightower
Michael Hightower is a distinguished member of the technical staff at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Amy Zander
Amy Zander is professor and director of engineering and management at Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York.
Related Links
- The New York Times: Turning Saltwater From Earth and Sea Into Water Fit to Drink
- Bloomberg BNA: Latest News Legal & Business Tax & Accounting Environment, Health & Safety Human Resources U.S. Desalination Ind
- Forbes: An Energy Capture Tech To Power The Largest Seawater Desalination Plant in the U.S.
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About Christopher Intagliata
@cintagliataChristopher Intagliata was Science Friday’s senior producer. He once served as a prop in an optical illusion and speaks passable Ira Flatowese.