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Week 4: Looking back and looking forward

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In Chapter 15, the question was asked, “What predictions do you have for the future of water resources use, development, and conservation?” Great question!

Look around, how might our past actions impact us today and into the future? What can we learn from chapter 1? Can we benefit from water engineering used for water supply and drainage at Machu Picchu or the qanat systems in Iran?

                                                  

Now you’ve read about the early hydropower development in chapter 1, spend a few minutes to learn a little about a current hydropower project - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEqZu3Nr3Q8&t=298s (Links to an external site.) 

Watch the promotion at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oySDfoHuIP4 (Links to an external site.) 

 

And finally, browse these 2 websites http://water.org/ (Links to an external site.) and http://rsr.akvo.org/projects/all/ (Links to an external site.) to see small, local water projects taking place around the world.

What’s happening? What do you think the most likely scenario is for our collective water future? (As always, substanciate your response with one or more "credible" sources; no wiki citations!). Also, for credit, place your responses in the correct folder/area. Contribute to A (worth 8 points), B (worth 8 points) and C (worth 4 points) below:

A. Discuss one of the following, as your most likely scenario for our collective water future (8pts; at least 300 words):

• Scenario 1: Business as usual
• Scenario 2: Technology saves the day
• Scenario 3: Global warming floods the world
• Scenario 4: A new paradigm shift
• Scenario 5: Let’s find water on Mars

B. Discuss one of the following (8pts; at least 300 words):

• Do you agree that our most critical concern related to global water management in the future is population growth? Why and why not?
• Discuss one historical perspective of water use and development in chapter 1 that intrigues you.

C. Respond to one student. (4pts; at least 150 words)

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