MIT engineers and collaborators developed a solar-powered device that avoids the salt-clogging issues of other designs. Engineers at MIT and in China are aiming to turn seawater into drinking water with a completely passive device that is inspired by the ocean, and powered by the sun. In a pap
Definitely something needing consideration. Currently reverse osmosis plants are pumping super saline water out. I haven’t looked too closely at how much damage they’re doing. I’ve heard it’s a problem they’re trying to address
I also know ice cap melting is reducing salinity in other areas, which effects tempurature absorption and currents.