Yes, we can take salt out of ocean water. It’s like alchemy, but with high pressure and membranes. Israel does this brilliantly, turning seawater into drinking water for millions. They’re basically wizards.
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But here’s the catch: it’s very expensive and uses a ton of energy. It’s like buying a diamond necklace to fix a broken zipper. It works, but maybe check your buttons first. Desalination is a Plan B for coastal cities, not a solution for a farmer in Kansas.
Surprising fact: there are 18,000 desalination plants in the world right now. They produce enough water for 300 million people. That’s a lot of salt piles and a lot of power bills. We can do better.
