r/science • u/NoAnyConsequences • Jan 01 '23

Chemistry Researchers propose new structures to harvest untapped source of freshwater. It's capable of capturing water vapor from above the ocean and condensing it into fresh water and do so in a manner that will remain feasible in the face of continued climate change.

https://www.shutterbulky.com/harvesting-untapped-source-of-freshwater/
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u/theshogun02 Jan 01 '23

If we could solve or at least get ahead of the impending freshwater crisis, that would be huge. Wars in the future will be fought over water alone.

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u/theedgeofoblivious Jan 01 '23

That's likely, but not necessarily true.

If we have an abundant source of inexpensive energy then the need to clean and reuse water could be much less of an issue.