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> At the current consumption rates, Richardson estimated we would deplete the world’s helium reserves within 100 years. Only 100 years, how scary. I think by t
by arikrak 11y ago
> At the current consumption rates, Richardson estimated we would deplete the world’s helium reserves within 100 years.
Only 100 years, how scary. I think by then we'll find new ways to get helium, find alternatives or recycle it. A lot happens in 100 years.
- PhasmaFelis 11y agoAnd this, basically, is how we get all sorts of environmental/resource collapse. "Bah, I'll be dead before it gets bad, so who cares? I'm sure my grandkids will come up with something, probably. They'll be fine."