search
desalination plants
Trends
- 1
Israel is reported to be facing water shortages linked to the destruction of Gaza's water treatment infrastructure. Five desalination plants were shut down for several days, deepening a severe water and sanitation crisis that has gripped Gaza. The situation highlights how damage to water systems in the conflict is having consequences on both sides of the boundary, prompting concern over access to safe drinking water and sanitation for the affected population.
- 2Algae levels fall along Israel's coast but desalination plants remain partly shut▼Algae levels drop along Israel's coast, desalination plants stay partially shut
Algae levels have dropped along Israel's Mediterranean coast, but desalination plants remain only partially operational. Authorities had curtailed the plants after algal blooms threatened intake systems, raising concerns about the country's water supply, which relies heavily on desalination. Reports indicate conditions are improving, though full capacity has not yet been restored.
- 3
CGTN's RAZOR programme explores whether solar technology can play a role in protecting global water supplies. The report examines how solar power could be used to address water scarcity, from powering desalination plants to pumping and purification systems. As droughts and water shortages intensify worldwide, the intersection of renewable energy and water security is drawing renewed attention from researchers and policymakers.