The water we take out also flows back into the ocean for the most part and currently a lot of non-salty water is entering the oceans from melting glaciers, so making the oceans too saltly is really the opposite of what is a problem right now.
That would be ideal but given how we keep slipping our climate goals, I think it’s worthwhile to have contingency plans to provide some societal stability. If you think we’re not devoting enough resources to combatting climate change, just wait till nations are focusing on fighting water wars and puting down riots. Having ways to provide people with clean water where they live (i.e. most, not near glaciers) isn’t just humane, it helps prevent environmental damage. Wars and their incredible destruction aside, we’re currently draining aquifers and rivers dry all over the place.
Edit: also, if it does become a problem, removing the salt from seawater is easier than removing the water from seawater.
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The water we take out also flows back into the ocean for the most part and currently a lot of non-salty water is entering the oceans from melting glaciers, so making the oceans too saltly is really the opposite of what is a problem right now.
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That would be ideal but given how we keep slipping our climate goals, I think it’s worthwhile to have contingency plans to provide some societal stability. If you think we’re not devoting enough resources to combatting climate change, just wait till nations are focusing on fighting water wars and puting down riots. Having ways to provide people with clean water where they live (i.e. most, not near glaciers) isn’t just humane, it helps prevent environmental damage. Wars and their incredible destruction aside, we’re currently draining aquifers and rivers dry all over the place.
Edit: also, if it does become a problem, removing the salt from seawater is easier than removing the water from seawater.