Construction of the Algarve desalination plant begins next week. The station will transform saltwater into freshwater to ensure a new source of drinking water for the south of the country, a region particularly vulnerable to drought.
Construction of Algarve desalination plant begins next week amid protests
Thursday, 23 April 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Sustainability (sustentabilidade) means meeting present needs without reducing the ability of future generations to meet theirs, covering environmental, economic and social dimensions. For residents it affects local planning, jobs and services—look for municipal or company targets, timelines and measurable actions when assessing how sustainable a place or employer is.
