Jesus, does this ever sound like a terrible idea to operate at scale.

I hope this is something that's only reserved for emergencies, and is otherwise unprofitable.

I get the feeling that this could become horribly destructive behavior, if it catches on as a global trend.

Meanwhile, quotes such as these are disturbing to read:

  We have a nearly unlimited 
  source of fresh water in 
  Suriname.

Actually, in terms of things human activity can place stress upon, and ultimately ruin, few things are "nearly unlimited."