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Chapter 1. Could Agriculture Bloom in the Desert? Qatar Works to Invent an Innovative Oasis

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Could Agriculture Bloom in the Desert? Qatar Works to Invent an Innovative Oasis (June 11, 2013)

Synopsis

Thanks to Qatar's harsh desert environment and growing population, researchers have embraced the tiny country as a laboratory to address global concerns. As part of the NewsHour's series "Food for 9 Billion," special correspondent Jon Miller reports on their inventive efforts to ensure water and food security for the future.

Source: PBS NewsHour

Length: 8:39

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Qatar (pronounced Cutter) is a small Middle Eastern nation.

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Qatar currently processes saltwater from the sea into potable freshwater, but this comes at very high costs in terms of energy and money.

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The nation of Qatar has very a limited amount of

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With a quickly growing population, Qatar faces which of the following challenges related to food production?

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