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WATER DEMAND (4) answer(s).
 
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Estimation of water demand of the three major Brazilian shale-gas basins: Implications for water availability / Aba, Michael M   Journal Article
Aba, Michael M Journal Article
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Summary/Abstract Shale gas exists in abundant quantities around the world and could augment conventional natural gas supplies. However, shale gas exploration through the fracking process is associated with negative connotations and is opposed in many countries because of the perceived environmental impacts including water contamination and competition with other water demands. In this context, the contribution of this work is to analyze the long-term impact of fracking water demand on water availability and possible contamination in Brazil. The objective is to estimate the long-term impacts of shale gas development in Brazil considering the water demand and propose regulations to address water withdrawal and contamination concerns based on best practices from around the world as a way forward. The study demonstrates that competition for water by prospective fracking activities in Brazil in comparison to available water resources and other water demands in associated hydrological basins is insignificant. Furthermore, an analysis of policy and regulations identify policy and regulatory recommendations that may ameliorate public concerns about fracking impact on water by enforcing compliance from exploration and production companies. Following this study, other countries can estimate their shale gas exploration realities to determine the impact of fracking impact on water resources.
Key Words Brazil  Regulation  Hydraulic Fracturing  Shale Gas  Water Demand 
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ID:   133355


Tapping into trouble / Kaleem, Moosa; Ahmed, Maqsood   Journal Article
Kaleem, Moosa Journal Article
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Publication 2014.
Summary/Abstract Imagine a city that requires 1,000 million gallons of water every day and then imagine a system that, even in the best case scenario, can carry only half of that water to the city. It is inevitable that dishonest officials, unscrupulous elements, profiteers and even crime rackets see this shortage as a window of opportunity to make a quick buck. Quite naturally, those vested in its failure would like to keep the system as inadequate and inefficient as it always has been. This is Karachi and a summary of its water woes for you.
Key Words Crime  Trafficking  Karachi  Water Crisis  Water Security  System 
Water Supply  Water Demand  Criminal Rackets  Pakistan - 1967-1977 
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ID:   133357


Troubled waters: what makes water a highly mismanaged commodity in Karachi / Ahmed, Alia   Journal Article
Ahmed, Alia Journal Article
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Publication 2014.
Summary/Abstract One April day in 2013, six artists got together and envisioned Karachi as they would like to see it, in place of the crumbling, violent megacity at their doorstep. Months later, in November, the team brought to their city a three-day explosion of street art, theatre, discussions, documentary screenings, exhibitions and live music under the the Pursukoon Karachi Festival. For a lasting effect, the festival launched its ultimate undertaking - renovating the Karachi Cantonment Railway Station.
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ID:   133356


Troubled waters: what makes water a highly mismanaged commodity in Karachi / Ahmed, Alia   Journal Article
Ahmed, Alia Journal Article
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Summary/Abstract One April day in 2013, six artists got together and envisioned Karachi as they would like to see it, in place of the crumbling, violent megacity at their doorstep. Months later, in November, the team brought to their city a three-day explosion of street art, theatre, discussions, documentary screenings, exhibitions and live music under the the Pursukoon Karachi Festival. For a lasting effect, the festival launched its ultimate undertaking - renovating the Karachi Cantonment Railway Station.
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