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RobertEarl

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9. More nukes? Insane idea

Reply to cherokeeprogressive (Original post)

Sat Feb 22, 2014, 02:12 AM

Feb 2014

What everyone needs to do is begin using recycled water for flushing toilets. We can even use some salt water in toilet flushings.

It will require running another waterline to each house and business, so just imagine the jobs that would create.

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I have a question/thought/idea about desalination. [View all] cherokeeprogressive Feb 2014 OP

Desalination plants should be started ASAP ... energy does not have to come from nuclear ... MindMover Feb 2014 #1

It is a solid idea, places like Hong Kong have Still Sensible Feb 2014 #2

Relevant: moondust Feb 2014 #3

I don't think solar powered desalination is the immediate answer... cherokeeprogressive Feb 2014 #4

Thinking long-term, moondust Feb 2014 #6

No offense, but it's obvious you're not from around here. LeftyMom Feb 2014 #5

Again, decades is not in the equation .. and you and your politicians better wise up soon ... MindMover Feb 2014 #7

Not from around where??? The West Coast? I was born in Norwalk, California. Lived most if my life cherokeeprogressive Feb 2014 #11

You sound suspiciously like that old Pete Wilson for Governor ad. LeftyMom Feb 2014 #12

Call me stupid because I'm wondering what the fuck that even means. cherokeeprogressive Feb 2014 #13

OK kristopher Feb 2014 #14

Small doesn't mean cheap kristopher Feb 2014 #8

More nukes? Insane idea RobertEarl Feb 2014 #9

Even simpler solution RobertEarl Feb 2014 #15

Whatever option they choose, it needs to be done quickly. Vashta Nerada Feb 2014 #10

Little Freeport TX had a desalination plant in the 60's newfie11 Feb 2014 #16