Desalination is Booming in Chile, but Farmers Hardly Benefit

SANTIAGO, October 22 (IPS) - Desalination projects are booming in Chile, with 51 plants planned to process seawater and a combined investment of US$ 24.455 billion. However, these initiatives hardly benefit small-scale farmers, who are threatened by the prolonged drought, and cause environmental concerns.

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