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Progress in seawater desalination

Progress in seawater desalination

water scarcity - the earth in water dropTwo of the world´s biggest challenges are affordable renewable energy and abundant supply of clean water. Water scarcity is considered to be one of the issues of primary concern for the future.

According to World Health Organisation “A lack of water to meet daily needs is a reality today for one in three people around the world. Globally, the problem is getting worse as cities and populations grow, and the needs for water increase in agriculture, industry and households.” [1]

The World Water Organisation also says only 20 per cent of the global population has access to running tap water.

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Christian Schumacher

Dr. Christian Schumacher is the founder and managing director of StepChange Innovations GmbH, a technology development and consulting firm based in Germany. He has 30 years of experience in the chemical industry with global players such as Hoechst, DyStar and Archroma in various senior managemnet roles.