Subscribe now

Technology

A briny business: How to green the desert

17 May 2013

A coastal greenhouse would make maximum use of seawater – for cooling, for growing algae and salt-tolerant plants, as well as to provide fresh water for irrigation.

Roll over the diagram and click to see photos of the project

(Images: Elsa Naumann/Sahara Forest Project)

Sign up to our weekly newsletter

Receive a weekly dose of discovery in your inbox. We'll also keep you up to date with New Scientist events and special offers.

Sign up

Popular articles

Trending New Scientist articles

Piano Exit Overlay Banner Mobile Piano Exit Overlay Banner Desktop