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To: Jacob Snyder who wrote (8653)	7/27/2010 2:08:25 PM
From: Doren	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 16955

It's kind of interesting that heat is the main unwanted byproduct from nuclear plants. Seems to me there is a potential synergy since heat is the main thing needed for desalination plants. Same with solar mirror facilities, which could be located in many areas near the oceans, as in Saudi Arabia.

To: Jacob Snyder who wrote (8653)	7/27/2010 6:16:10 PM
From: Sam	Respond to of 16955

I will reply to your comments on desalinization later, it is more a complicated subject than just getting cheaper energy, IMHO. I am looking for an online copy of a paper I read on it, not sure if it is posted online or not. Otherwise, I have to go back to the print source in the library. In the meantime, here is a pretty interesting interview with Peter Gleick on a variety of issues related to water that I found while looking for the desalinization article: grist.org And here is long case study/analysis of a current proposed desalinization project in CA: dcbureau.org And a recent update on how the project is being received: More voters back H.B. desalination plant By JAIMEE LYNN FLETCHER 2010-07-22 13:39:18 HUNTINGTON BEACH – Resident support for a desalination facility in Huntington Beach is on the rise, according to a new survey that shows the number of people backing the project has gone up six percent since 2004. Poseidon Resources conducted a phone survey of 402 registered voters in the city that shows 71 percent of them are in favor of the Huntington Beach Seawater Desalination Facility, despite opponents to the project saying there are better options for clean water that would cost less. more at ocregister.com