ArcticGlacier40 t1_iybnrgk wrote on November 30, 2022 at 4:48 AM

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That we need to invest in more ways to access our vast reserves of salt water and turn it into fresh water? Why would that be a joke?

TSTUMPMAN t1_iybrdyj wrote on November 30, 2022 at 5:23 AM

Wow, I sincerely apologize, I meant to reply to a different comment. I am so sorry.

YikeSpike t1_iybs2pl wrote on November 30, 2022 at 5:30 AM

Props for leaving the original comment up for context

Badtrainwreck t1_iyboidk wrote on November 30, 2022 at 4:55 AM

You’re correct we do, but there is also a reason why it isn’t already happening now on major levels. There are plenty of super wealthy countries just importing fresh water, even when they have ocean access, it’s because the technology just isn’t where it needs to be for capitalism to be interested. Hell it’s not even really where it needs to be for socialism to say let’s go baby. Hopefully soon tho