Why can't we turn saltwater into freshwater?
Why can't we turn saltwater into freshwater? The primary reason we don't see more desalination plants is due to the cost to operate these plants. Salt dissolves easily in water and it requires a lot of energy to break the chemical bonds.
What is the biggest problem with desalination?
What are the environmental impacts of desalination? Most forms of desalination are energy-intensive. Desalination has the potential to increase fossil fuel dependence, increase greenhouse gas emissions, and exacerbate climate change if renewable energy sources are not used for freshwater production.