"Alan Gould" wrote in message
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In article , gavin
writes

The surface of the planet is three quarters water and we still have
shortages??????

Most of it is sea water. As the Ancient Mariner said, "Water, water
everywhere, yet ne'er a drop to drink."

Desalination will be the answer when they can lower the cost of it.

I think it's more a question of priorities. When we stop spending so much
money on arms (for example) we just may make some important advances.