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The Providence Hurricane Barrier: An Assessment, Josh Chalchinsky
The Providence Hurricane Barrier: An Assessment, Josh Chalchinsky
Macro Center Working Papers
Providence, Rhode Island’s Fox Point Hurricane Gates are a valuable protection against storm surges and the city’s first line of defense. Built in response to the 1938 and 1954 Hurricane disasters, when Providence experienced flooding of up to eight feet, Fox Point has served the city well through several smaller hurricanes. The question, especially given what happened to New Orleans last year is: Should the gates be upgraded and replaced?
The Potential Significance Of Micro Hydro Systems, Priyanka Joseph
The Potential Significance Of Micro Hydro Systems, Priyanka Joseph
Macro Center Working Papers
Thus we see that for Bangladesh, SHP plants have a lot to offer by way of low-cost energy, irrigation and flood control. Additionally, these resources will be provided with no environmental costs incurred. Small Hydropower plants could hold the solution to the woes of Bangladesh in the future.
An Overview Of The Water Conditions In Palestinian Villages, Maya Manna
An Overview Of The Water Conditions In Palestinian Villages, Maya Manna
Macro Center Working Papers
The important priorities in the region are the management of water quality through conservation measures and the appropriate use of treated sewage water. However, no sewage water treatment plant exists to serve these communities. Another consideration must be given to food security that is not dependent on local water supplies but on access to world markets. Access to world markets is dependant on the presence of a stable economy and political condition, which is based on a healthy workforce and community. This presently absent, due to the low living conditions, most of which are directly related to the quality of …
The Murray – Darling Basin Agreement: An Illustration Of The Benefits Of Transboundary Water Management Strategies, Amanda J. Harvey
The Murray – Darling Basin Agreement: An Illustration Of The Benefits Of Transboundary Water Management Strategies, Amanda J. Harvey
Macro Center Working Papers
Through this cooperation, states are no longer working with their individual ends in mind, but instead work collectively with other states on extensive projects which will benefit the population on a much larger scale, and will sustain itself for a longer period of time.