Why should water be the only source of power?

In a previous post,Mr.Muhigirwa has rightly pointed out that it is crucial to find ways to decouple water consumption and energy generation/usage. Taking his comment about biodegradable waste being used as an energy sourcefurther, here is an interesting article...

http://www.alternative-energy-news.info/waste-renewable-energy-source/

I invite comments from experts in the field. At what stages is water used in these processes? Could a place like Yemen which is slated to run out of water use such technology in a feasible manner?

( Sana'a risks becoming the first capital in the world to run out of viable water supply as Yemen's streams and natural aquifers run dry. More information@http://www.guardian.co.uk/global-development/2012/aug/27/solution-yemen-water-crisis)

4 Answers

1. To be short: Yemen can use anaerobic digestion technology. The water footprint of the fuel is typically high (producing crop / biomass / manure / meat)but will most likely be used in other countries. The water required to cool the electricityplant could be replaced by desalinated sea / brackish water (using reverse omose technology or solar technologies) so therefore the limited amount of fresh water isn't stressed that much.

2. Mr. Bhatt, you sound very disturbed. I think you may have a point about the corrupt officials in India and Gujarat. However, always try very hard to examine yourself closely without bias, you may be surprised to find out that you may be the problem!! Always remember that whener you point a finger at someone, the other three fingers point at you!! Before you wholeheartedly blame, explore if India and Gujarat have corruption fighting insititutions. If they do, have you reported to them as the whistle blower you claim to be? If yes, what were the outcomes? If those organs are not in place then you cannot possibly fight it alone. I was once in your shoes because after University I thought I had all it took to make changes in my employers organisation without much thought. It backfired on me. I have since learnt to appreciate and accept my responsibilities, I do'nt make a move without examining myself consciuosness. Anyway wish you the best of luck in your endeavours.

3. The rejection of paying bribes has led me to destruction of family life, enormous mental & physical torture, disturbance in professional life, disturbance in education for my daughter. __ and all these acts can be considered as the inhuman, unpardonable & heinous acts which cannot be forgotten or forgiven in any way. All these 11-12 years I have lost all my precious time & energy to fight for the cause ___ &, you know time once lost cannot be redeemed. The water resource should be made available to all irrespective of person's, consumer's, caste, creed, race, religion & origin & this can be done by enactment of law. I, my self domestic water connection at home being the effect of my own efforts through the recourse of available administrative support after toiling hard for 11-12 years. Half the job is accomplished still I am to get all other civic amenities. Other then domestic Water connection & domestic electricity after 11-12 years due to all corrupt officials of the whole systems in India. The illustration as done above is based on the experience I have had for not being able to get basic civic amenities like water connection, sewerage drainage line, street light, cleanliness area, leading approached road as town planning etc.. That too in an urban area & the city in which I am living has a population of 30 lakhs & is known to be one of the most literate, cultural, historical & moral ethics citizen cities of India. In view of pathetic living conditions I was living in 13-14 years ___ I had to leave the place of my earlier residence due to un-hygienic filthy living condition & have started living elsewhere thanks to all those corrupt, lethargic, whimsical, political illiterates’ elements & touts who have always wished to let me live under trying circumstances. The old residential place is now becoming threadbare as the days & years go by.___ Look up the matter & come out strongly to give me justice & punish the culprits who are still working in the systems enjoying all facilities, salaries & perks without sensing the feel of wrong doings. As mentioned above, I do not reside on the address Hitesh H Bhatt. R.R.Patel bunglow, Nr. Shanti sager society, 51/1, Plot No-3, B/h. Wadi-mohmmad talav, B/h. Ram-vatika society, Waghodiya Road, Vadodara-390 019. Gujarat specified, however, I am deprived of (Electricity connection 5-6 years & drinking water connection for 10-11 years in the past) & now, 11-12 years now & yet the basic need for getting sewerage drainage line, leading approached road to my resident, cleanliness surrounding my resident, street light etc…. at my residence in spite of having made several applications, & personal meetings with the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) officials. As Individuals who contribute positively to improving the living environment.& WATER SOLUTION-2012. Kindly be informed of the replies for the points you have raised. please below mentioned information in the word format, to complete my as an individual nomination form. I want to keep my identity in the close circuit as I do not want myself to be exposed my region as India Pride Awards jury member unless it is necessary. Written communication & prompt replies on the action taken or to be taken help of any kind. 1) Your Designation: An individual fighting & defending against the corrupt practices being adopted in Govt. departments/Government of India/government of Gujarat/Gujarat Electricity Board, now, MGVCL/ Vadodara Municipal Corporation, now, VMSS.& whole administration/Judiciary system. 2) Current Employment: I am defining & designing true kind of culture for the systems prevailing in BHARAT. 3) Current Organization: I am a whistle blower & to raise a voice of truth I do not think one should have any organization. 4) Reason why nominee deserves an award ( Upto 5 points): All my findings are ___________ _ empirical. _ achieved on my own. _ based on having personal interactions & exchange of views with the officials concerned in the systems.( whole in India). _ based on pains, trauma, mental & physical torture & above all threat of life mine & my family member. _ no support of any kind from any government body, Judiciary, administration, media, & political system. Please find the bunch of papers already sent to you which contains any aspect of my arguments. when I raise the voice against unscrupulous, flagrant adamant, stubborn, rigid, corrupt, illiterate touts, whimsical, the errant & insolent, sluggish, lethargic, and ill minded political motivated, corrupt officials, political motive, political, anti social, anti national, sluggish, lethargic, dormant, delay tactics people in all systems. ___ how can one expect the certificate of honor from these systems. 5) Supporting documents as proof of your achievements (Eg- Certificates, Paper Cuttings, Award ceremony photographs, media clippings): Please find the bunch of papers already sent to you which contains any aspect of my arguments. when I raise the voice against unscrupulous, flagrant adamant, stubborn, rigid, corrupt, illiterate touts, whimsical people in all systems. ___ how can one expect the certificate of honor from these systems. 6) Details of Initiative: Carefully please read my arguments as I started defying the corrupt/lethargic practices/motives when I come across while applying for basic civic amenities in 1998-2000 & till date I am fighting for the cause. 7) a) Individual objectives: I wanted to have basic civic amenities at newly built home. But till date except WATER & Domestic ELECTRICITY connection(10-11 years) since 1998-2008, remaining amenities like road, sanitation, sewerage drainage line, street light, cleanliness surrounding area, leading approached road to my home etc....( 1998-2011 till date) amenities are yet not delivered. b) How important and critical : In a civilized world no citizen can stay alive without having 9 (NINE) basic amenities 1. WATER., 2. ELECTRICITY., 3. ROAD., 4. SECURITY, 5. HEALTH., 6. EDUCATION., 7. FOOD., 8. CLOTHS., & 9. SHELTER. and that's why it is important & critical. c) Impact : My initiative will set the precedent in the system to act upon the request made by any citizen without expecting any undue mileage. d) Success : success of precedent will be ever lasing for years to come & BHARAT will become a civilized society in true sense. e) Replicated in other areas : Can be replicated in the form of reform. f) Community Involvement : Presently it is my efforts which have spoken the volume of my ethics. & my efforts will benefits the whole community. g) Collaboration : I have my self collaborated with my own objectives & sustained values to bring about the solution on CORRUPT/Lethargic practices being used by custodians of whole systems who have always believed that their position is tightly held unmoved. h) Recognition : That you decide as it is your duty to recognize whether I have done wrong or ................... I, my self as an Individual have nominated my self in 1 (One) categories Individuals who contribute positively to improving the living environment.& WATER SOLUTION-2012. Social Development and Equity & Inclusive Economic Growth-Social Change-2012(Hitesh Bhatt)-Vadodara,Gujarat,India. a) Social Development : Social development involves betterment of quality life for the whole community & I am quite sure that the social upliftment will achieve new heights. and Equity b) Inclusive Economic Growth.: In the guise of good governance whatever the CORRUPTION occurs; that will all take back sitting. CORRUPTION will be reduced to a great extent which will benefit the economic growth. In view of pathetic living conditions I was living in 13-14 years ___ I had to leave the place of my earlier residence due to un-hygienic filthy living condition & have started living elsewhere thanks to all those corrupt, lethargic, whimsical, political illiterates’ elements & touts who have always wished to let me live under trying circumstances. The old residential place is now becoming threadbare as the days & years go by.___ Look up the matter & come out strongly to give me justice & punish the culprits who are still working in the systems enjoying all facilities, salaries & perks without sensing the feel of wrong doings VMC officials of 4th class, 3rd class, 2nd class, ill minded sluggish, lethargic, political motivated, illegal occupants surroundings are & society of my home & political people get to know the confidential information which I may written to the commissioner of VMC & all concerned office. This all officials & evils people go on spreading the wrong interpretation to the illegal occupants of surrounding area which sends wrong signal & can create social imbalance in that area. Knowledge sharing will always help in my future course of action. Knowledge sharing will make you further strong to implement ideas. Knowledge sharing, communications & information help build up a good character. And good character is always indispensable. I should have access to express my views ideas & strategies no verbal communication is appreciated by me instead I would prefer to have communications than mails/e-mails. Please write & acknowledgement the answers for both the categories. Please acknowledge the above & make me aware of the developments in the form of written out come.

4. http://csrijal.blogspot.com/ 1) Water as a driver for enhancing livelihoods and food security. 2) Small Scale Water Storage Systems: Appropriate means of improving Agricultural Livelihoods.