Desalination in Chennai: what about the poor and the environment?
By: Medeazza, Gregor Meerganz Von.
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ArticlePublisher: 2005Description: p.949-52.Subject(s): Environment | Water supply
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Economic and Political WeeklySummary: An analysis of Tamil Nadu's decision to construct a 100 million litres a day sea water desalination plant to tackle Chennai's water crisis. But this energy-intensive technology would be responsible for greenhouse gas emissions and uncontrolled brine discharges. It will also encourage social and environmental dumping. Ultimately, the issue is the purpose to be served by the desalination plant and who it will primarily (not) benefit. (Reproduced).
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Indian Institute of Public Administration | Volume no: 41, Issue no: 11 | Available | AR69863 |
An analysis of Tamil Nadu's decision to construct a 100 million litres a day sea water desalination plant to tackle Chennai's water crisis. But this energy-intensive technology would be responsible for greenhouse gas emissions and uncontrolled brine discharges. It will also encourage social and environmental dumping. Ultimately, the issue is the purpose to be served by the desalination plant and who it will primarily (not) benefit. (Reproduced).
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