Note that this actually IS the "nightmare" scenario whereby a hydrogen economy removes oxygen from the atmosphere.
The water is split by the formation of SiO2 underground, leaving the oxygen innacessible and providing hydrogen for our use. Burn the hydrogen and you get more water, but with a net loss of usable oxygen.
Probably not a good idea for long-term energy production.
Merlyn
Magickal Engineer and Technical Metaphysicist
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