When will mining seawater for elements be affordable?

In summary, the conversation discusses the potential for mining seawater for minerals, particularly tritium and deuterium, and the feasibility of this process becoming economically viable. While there is enough tritium and deuterium in the oceans to power humanity for thousands of years, the technology for extracting these elements from seawater is not yet developed enough to make it a reality. Additionally, there is a debate about the ethics of extracting these elements, as well as the potential for negative externalities and the role of government incentives in driving this technology forward. Ultimately, the future of mining seawater for minerals remains uncertain, but it is a topic worth exploring further.
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@r8chard do you have citations for any of the claims in your post? @Drakkith simply said what he personally would like, not that electric companies are monopolies. Some are, yes. Can you name several hundred companies in the US that are owned by the customers? Come back when you can do that. Time to learn!

Please do not express flat statements that are not correct. Thanks.
 
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This thread is off track. Closed.
 
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