Energy And Clean Water Scarcity

According to the Ministry of Water And Electricity 2014 annual report, Saudi Arabia’s groundwater and dams are only composes 40% of their water supply. Saudi Arabia’s civilization is located in a hot, arid climate. For years they have had trouble developing their country by advancing their agriculture to improve and sustain their economy. Consequently they now are facing a severe lack of water Saudi Arabia con only “provide 76 cubic meters about 20,000 gallons per person per year, far below the generally accepted 500 cubic meters per person per year of absolute scarcity.”() But with ineffective use of water, 80% of the freshwater they have is used for agriculture, industry and daily consumption each year. With so little water, this country is in a predicament and needs to find a new method to desalinate water and improve its effectiveness. However, methods like hoarding other countries resources have caused a negative side effect to the citizens of these affected states, putting at risk there resources, money, and lifestyle. There new methods are having negative consequences towards others. The way Saudi Arabia has been approaching water scarcity, will not administer the response they were looking for and solve the lack of water that is crucial in the development of their civilization.

Water scarcity is an environmental problem that reaches around the globe. This lack of water is called the World Water Crisis. In the U.S, people are privileged enough to be able to use clean water for many things. However, the U.S is effected by water scarcity as well as countries who are underdeveloped and aren 't as privileged as we are. Only 2.5 percent of Earth 's water is fresh water, of which industrial uses account for 22 percent of available fresh water, domestic use requires only 8 percent, and the rest-over two-thirds of our demand-is used for agriculture. Water is said to be a right for all living things, however, many underdeveloped countries in the world, such as Ghana or Rajasthan, are victims of corporations who come

Air, food, water, they are the keys of people to survive, it is no doubt that people can’t survive without anyone of these, thus, water is one of crucial thing that people need. In recent year, water sustainability become a popular topic because water scarcity is quite serious around the world, about 1.2 billion people or nearly 20% of the world’s population face physical scarcity, another 25% of population live in a country which lack of necessary equipment to get water from river or lake (United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs 2014) ，and water sustainability is to make sure people have clean water to use in future. Egypt face a water problem, bad location and inefficient water use, but government have some solutions like use water more efficient and reduce waste. Israel used to be a water scarcity country, but now, this problem has been solved by new technology.

In this paper I will be discussing the renewable technology Hydropower and the pros and cons of it. I will be using three separate articles from GREENR focusing on hydropower as a whole and some of the possible downsides of this technology in addition to the very noticeable positive effects from hydropower. The three articles mentioned are "Building BRIC: Carrieann Stocks takes a look at recent developments in hydropower across Brazil, Russia, India and China." (International Water Power & Dam Construction) (Jan. 2015), "Electricity Production from Hydroelectric Sources, Top Ten Countries, 2003/4." (Global Reference on the Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources Online Collection), and "Green streak." (Earth Island Journal) (Jun. 22, 2015). I will be discussing the possible reasoning behind some people not wanting to focus on this possibly very beneficial alternative and try to explain why “If Hydropower is available why don’t we use it?” Keywords: dams, turbine, hydroelectric, renewable resource, nonrenewable resource

Considering different solutions to solve the problem of water shortage, consequently, hydro-power plants have been in the process of building in main cities. These plants will be able to collect the water that is lost and aid the scarcity. The hydro-power plant workers stated that they recognize Africa has a great deal of potential, but the process is grueling because of the cost.

Across the globe there are approximately six hundred and sixty three million people who lack access to clean, safe drinking water. Water is essential to life and a basic human right that everyone, regardless of status or location, should have. Water scarcity has begun to increase with the growth of population and agricultural industry. This scarcity is affecting humans across the globe, even in wealthy industrialized countries. The overuse of water in homes, on farms, and in the workplace has put a burden on the natural environmental systems that keep civilizations going, forcing people to take action. Water scarcity continues to be a modern tragedy worldwide; however, global efforts provide hope for many through their continued outreach programs to bring water to people in need and fix the broken system that has been adopted.

In the case of India, water consumption and extraction is not regulated and horribly mismanaged so much so that Pearce says the country is in a state of “colossal anarchy” (Pearce 35). India is self-reliant with water because farmers are using irrigation and underground reserves. However, this self-reliance is a product of “administrative failure and technical inefficiency” (Pearce 35). India’s water supply will inevitably run out because they are using unsustainable sources and this use is going unregulated (Pearce

Water is the most fundamental necessity for this planet, human life and thus for our civilization. There is no substitute for water, it is irreplaceable. It is a major concern for scientists, politicians, health worker and engineers, as even in this era of technology, potable water for most third world countries still remains a luxury. Yet, as described below, even developed countries may suffer from lack of quality water. Three articles from two quite different countries, published in the reputed news and scientific journals will be reviewed. The Gravity of the problems, causes and repercussions will be examined. The approaches to counter the water problems will also be evaluated.

India is the second most populous nation in the world with nearly 1.2 billion inhabitants. Thus, the impact of

The scenario created take place 10 years from now, in 2025. The focus here is to put India First, above other interests. The focus is on upgrading and developing six key areas, i.e. Poverty, Agriculture, Healthcare, Education, Infrastructure and Governance (India and the world, 2010). There is a balance for between the desire for immediate profit and long-term goals. By 2025, India has sustained economic growth and balanced development, taking advantage of its vast population, and transforming itself into a responsible global

Being one of the most remote states of India, it faces some unique challenges as well as has some advantages. As per the Union Economic Survey 2014-15, only 6.25% of the population is above 60. The large young population,

Water scarcity is becoming a common phenomenon as almost 20% of world’s population live in scarcity. Middle East and North Africa countries (MENA)—the most water stressed region of the world is continually faced with a challenge of freshwater availability. Characterized by low annual rainfall, there has been a growing need for exploring unconventional water sources—one of which is seawater desalination.

With an annual population growth of 1.3 percent (United Nations 2013), India’s energy needs are growing, especially in regards to electricity. Because new energy gains require multiples of power use, for the Indian economy to expand, electricity production has to rise more rapidly than total output. Thus far, areas of India remain in the dark: the “rise of 122 percent in [electric] generation [has been] insufficient for continued expansion” (DeVotta, 138). Still, the electricity sector has grown substantially since independence. Installed capacity in 1950 was 1,713 megawatts; by 2002 it had grown to 104,918 megawatts (Kale 2004). However, per capita annual electricity consumption, which increased from approximately 13 kilowatt-hours in 1951 to 365 kilowatt-hours in 2001, remains low. At the federal level, India’s government has initiated a major policy initiative to make electricity generation and supply commercially viable. As part of the 2001 Energy Conservation Act, the government outlined an ambitious plan for achieving 100 percent village-level electrification by the end of 2007 and total household

This study is important because it will guide the Government in future for making decision on expanding rural electrification program in areas without electricity and it will also encourage private participation in coming up with Mini Electrical Energy generation in rural areas like mini hydro, wind and Solar. It will also serve as a reference for ensuring that the Government has proper documentation on this area so that these positive impacts of rural electrification will be clearly supported by proper documentation and hence this will help the Government to secure more funding from Donors to further rural electrification programs It is believed that the availability and reliability of information from this study

India has a population of over one billion, of which almost 300 million live in around 600 towns and cities. Unfortunately, as a result of stressed environmental conditions, most of these towns and cities are unable to cope with the rapid pace of urbanisation. Water pollution, unavailability of drinking water, inadequate sanitation, open dumping of waste, and loss of forest cover are some of the related problems. These have serious consequences on the health of the people and are also an economic burden to the country. Similarly, water-borne disease