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climate change desalinization plant
This is Britain's first ever mainland desalination plant, the Thames Gateway Water Treatment Works.

If things get worse, companies that prepare you for the worst will win out. This is a long-term play.

Independent generators keep the lights on if a storm knocks out power. Industrial snow makers will help ski resorts make up for the melting slopes. And giant water desalinization plants will produce fresh water if you're stuck with the salty kind.

First published January 16, 2015: 1:00 PM ET

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