The Panama Canal Authority recently launched a pivotal pilot project focused on desalinating water. This initiative aims to ensure the quality of drinking water for nearly 60% of Panama’s population who depend on this crucial interoceanic route. Prompted by increased salinity in Lake Gatun—key to the canal’s operation—this project counters the severe droughts driven by […]
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