Release
Aired February 25, 2026
43-minute runtime.
DW Documentary · 2026 Documentaries
Sixty years ago, Europe's first seawater desalination plant was built in the Canary Islands. This technology for producing fresh water was a blessing for the islands. Now, it could prove to be a curse for the ecosystem. This water treatment system is essential for life in the area - but is it compatible with the principles of sustainable development?
Release
43-minute runtime.
Episode type
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