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O governo de Portugal vai construir a primeira fábrica de dessalinização no Algarve para combater a escassez de água. Esta planta vai ajudar a região de Albufeira, que tem problemas com secas. O projeto mostra o compromisso de Portugal com a gestão sustentável da água e faz parte do Plano Regional de Eficiência Hídrica.

Translation

The Portuguese government is set to build the country's first desalination plant in the Algarve to address water scarcity. This facility will aid the Albufeira region, which struggles with droughts. The project demonstrates Portugal's commitment to sustainable water management and is part of the Regional Water Efficiency Plan.

Exercise: Text comprehension

Question 1: Where will the desalination plant be built in Portugal?

It will be built in the Algarve region.

Question 2: Why is the desalination plant needed in Albufeira?

The plant is needed because Albufeira has problems with droughts.

Exercise: Vocabulary

(f.) - desalination

(f.) - scarcity

- sustainable

(f.) - factory

(m.) - commitment

(f.) - management

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▌02/10/2024

In a bid to tackle water scarcity in the Algarve, the Portuguese Government announced the construction of the first desalination plant in mainland Portugal. This development aligns with both national and European environmental goals and forms part of the Regional Water Efficiency Plan.

First Desalination Plant in Mainland Portugal Announced First Desalination Plant in Mainland Portugal Announced (Illustration)

The project, set to be managed by Águas do Algarve, was revealed on National Water Day. The plant will be located in the municipality of Albufeira, a region often affected by drought cycles.

According to the government's statement, the plant's construction is a critical step in addressing the historical drought challenges faced by the Algarve. It illustrates Portugal's commitment to sustainable water management and reducing dependency on dwindling natural water resources.

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