The Water Shortage Myth


	The Water Shortage Myth

wildcat

6-23-2008 9:33 AM

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water, desalination

wildcat says:

"No, there is plenty of water. The problem is that the vast majority of Earth's water is contained in the oceans as saltwater, and must be desalinated before it can be used for drinking or farming.

Large-scale desalination can be done, but it is expensive. "

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