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EPISODE · Oct 30, 2025 · 31 MIN

Is the Future of Fresh Water Under the Sea?

from What's Your Problem? · host iHeartPodcasts and Pushkin Industries

Michael Porter is the Chief Technology Officer of OceanWell.Michael's problem is this: How can you desalinate water at the bottom of the ocean – and deliver it to land at a cost that’s competitive with other sources of fresh water?On today’s show, Michael explains how he built OceanWell’s prototype in his kitchen, what it takes to make a system that’s less disruptive to marine life, and why innovations from the oil and gas industry are making his work possible.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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