Massive Plan Proposed to Transport Seawater from Mexico to Relieve Drought in Arizona
- Arizona is considering a $5 billion project to desalinate seawater in Mexico and pipe it to Phoenix to address water shortages.
- The project would involve building a desalination plant in Mexico and piping the water 200 miles to Phoenix.
- The project threatens Mexico's fishing industry and the environment along the route.
- Environmentalists argue Arizona should focus on stronger water conservation instead of importing water from Mexico.
- While no final decision has been made, some version of the plan will likely move forward.
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