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First farm to grow veg in a desert using only sun and seawater

First farm to grow veg in a desert using only sun and seawater
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"Scorching summer temperatures and dry conditions make the region unsuitable for conventional farming, but the greenhouse is lined with seawater-soaked cardboard to keep the plants cool enough to stay healthy. In winter, solar heating keeps the greenhouse warm."

Pretty ingenious.

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