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The idea is simple - bring saltwater into the desert -evaporate it by means of the sun and create freshwater, food and energy in desert areas, thus creating the potential to change the lives of millions. But it's 50 degrees in the sun and it seems that every drop of fresh water requires a drop of sweat.
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