71% of the Planet Is Covered by Oceans, 352 Quintillion Gallons!

And there's a water shortage?

No! There's a water delivery problem.

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DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

Climate is changing. The upflow air currents at the coastlines dries out the air. So little rain.

Some though are working on desalination plants instead of relying on mountain water sheds.

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/desalination-advances-california-despite-opponents-pushing-alternatives-2021-07-28/

Gusman · 61-69, M

@DeWayfarer Perth is about to build it's third desalination plant

DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

@Gusman there's two just going on in California. One in San Diego is completed.