alvvayson , 8 months ago This is the best answer. Also, we need a lot of freshwater for our food (plants and animals). The amount we personally use for drinking is neglible. It would solve nothing. Now, if we could grow something like corn or soy with salt water… That would be a game changer. On the other hand, we already have the technology to desalinate water. It’s mostly a cost and energy issue, not a technology issue.
This is the best answer.
Also, we need a lot of freshwater for our food (plants and animals). The amount we personally use for drinking is neglible.
It would solve nothing.
Now, if we could grow something like corn or soy with salt water… That would be a game changer.
On the other hand, we already have the technology to desalinate water. It’s mostly a cost and energy issue, not a technology issue.