TED: Mining minerals from seawater | Damian Palin

What process is used to remove salt from seawater to make it suitable for drinking and agriculture?

What are the environmental concerns associated with the brine produced from the desalination process?

What is Singapore's goal for desalinated water production by 2060, and what challenge does this pose?

How does the bacteria contribute to the mining industry in the context of desalination brine?

What are some of the metals that bacteria accumulate from desalination brine?