Focuses on Florida. Examines the need for technology, processes, energy requirements, regulations, costs and the future. Includes graph, table and appendix.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 33 sources, 1999, $ 55.95
Abstract Water Supply Problems That Compel Desalination Generally.
Around the world, primarily in heavily populated zones of the temperate climes, available fresh water sources for municipal-scale, public water supplies have become overtaxed.
From the Paper "DESALINATION OF DRINKING WATER IN FLORIDA
Water Supply Problems That Compel Desalination Generally.
Around the world, primarily in heavily populated zones of the temperate climes, available fresh water sources for municipal-scale, public water supplies have become overtaxed. Either there are shortages, net of demand, or water has been reused so many times that the remaining resource is saltier than is healthy for beasts, plants, or people. At the same time, accumulated brine and even abundant sea water remain available, even inexhaustible, if only desalting technologies can be applied feasibly. Even where fresh water is available, moreover, some commercial processes or machinery require waters of very low dissolved solids contents, such as soft-drink or medicine manufacture or industrial boilers or cooling towers. For these ..."
Abstract This paper describes a hiker's personal struggle with a climb up a difficult mountain. The physical and emotional challenges of the climb are described, as well as the euphoria and satisfaction felt after successfully completing the climb.
From the Paper "As the sun was rising on the morning of the fifth day, I found myself biting my lip, while the intensity of that day's events fogged up my mind. Climbing Table Rock was becoming a reality, and I was doing everything I could to avoid thinking about it. I?ve always considered myself somewhat of a thrill-seeker, and my lifelong fear of heights had never failed to create a worthwhile thrill. But this climbing experience would be one that I would never forget."
Abstract The paper discusses how the lack of sufficient water has often materialized in numerous conflicts between neighboring countries. The paper focuses on the water shortage in the Middle East and the conflicts, past and present, between Israel and Palestine. The paper explains the causes behind the scarcity that include land occupation disputes, changes in the climacteric conditions and the naturally arid clime in the Middle East. The paper concludes by considering several possible solutions to this crisis. A graph and some diagrams are included with the paper.
Outline:
Abstract
Introduction
Causes
History and Present Situation of Water Conflicts
Israel and Palestine
Conclusions and Possible Solutions
From the Paper "Even before food, two elements are vital for the survival of an individual, and for life on a planet to exist: air and water. The characteristics of water which make it indispensable for life are endless, including both personal consumption and hygiene, as well as natural and chemical reactions in the nature and atmosphere, without which no form of life would be able to survive. During recent years, the natural resources of water have begun to shrink. Record high levels of consumption, increased elimination of greenhouse gases generating global warming, climacteric conditions and larger than ever global populations are all contributing to the reduction of the globe's water resources. Within the United States for instance, only 40% of the entire water resources are still drinkable; one out of five people on the globe do not currently have access to drinking water (Leonard, 2008)."
