Hydroelectric Power
•Download as PPTX, PDF•
1 like•402 views
Hydroelectricity provides green energy but dams used to generate it can disrupt ecosystems and displace human communities. Dams can block fish migration routes, threatening populations, but stairway dams allow fish to pass over. When dams flood river areas to form reservoirs, they can submerge lands where people live if proper precautions are not taken to warn and relocate residents. Better planning is needed to avoid constructing dams near human settlements or in ways that damage the environment.
Report
Share
Report
Share
Recommended
Ict lesson plan
Tides influence human life in several ways. Fishermen use high and low tides for fishing from boats called "Kattamaram". High tides allow large ships to enter shallow harbors. Tides help keep beaches clean and fill salt pans with water, and their energy can be used to generate electricity. Fishing boats are launched from shores during high tides. Overall, tides impact humans in many beneficial ways.
Page 3
A flood caused significant erosion along a creek, depositing sand and dirt along the bank and changing the landscape. Rapid water movement uprooted vegetation and soil, while human activities like clearing land and overgrazing also damaged creek banks by removing root systems. Erosion from floods, human activity, and wind can carry pollutants from soil into waterways, threatening water quality.
Programme Sheet 2015 (4)
The document announces an oratory competition on the environment to be held on March 7th at Bukit View Primary School. The competition will run from 9am to 11am, followed by lunch and guest speakers on topics related to sustainable development, solar energy, and the environment. Awards and certificates will be given out between 12:40pm and 1:30pm, including feedback from judges and presentation of prizes to competition winners.
Retention ponds
A retention pond, also known as a wet pond or wet detention basin, is an artificial lake used to manage stormwater runoff. It prevents flooding and erosion by holding runoff from buildings and allowing water to settle and absorb into the earth rather than flowing straight into creeks or rivers. Retention ponds are formed based on the slope of the land near structures and always contain a permanent pool of water with vegetation around the edge. They allow runoff to naturally drain slowly after rains rather than causing flooding downstream.
Soil Erosion along a creek bed
This document discusses soil erosion along creek banks. It provides an overview of the Purga Creek in Queensland, Australia as a case study. The main causes of soil erosion along creek banks are identified as natural processes like floods, as well as human activities like land clearing and cattle grazing. Allowing native plants to grow along creek banks can help mitigate erosion by holding soil with their roots. Planting trees and fencing off cattle are recommended actions to reduce erosion.
Discovering Queensland in Flickr Photos
Amazing Queensland in Flickr Photos - from Cairns to the Gold Coast, rainforest waterfalls, surfers and stunning wildlife.
Save water presentions
We need to save water because it is a limited resource essential for survival. Conserving water helps ensure availability for future generations by turning off taps while brushing teeth, fixing leaks, and reusing dirty clothes. If water disappeared from Earth, all life would disappear with it as scientists predict wars of the future will be fought over access to water.
Clean seas Campaing IMVU
Plastic pollution is a serious problem affecting the world's oceans. Over 90% of floating garbage in oceans is plastic, with more than 13 million tons entering the seas each year. By 2030, there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean. Much of the plastic comes from improper disposal of waste on land that ends up in waterways and oceans. The pollution harms marine life that consumes or becomes entangled in plastic debris. Individual actions like reducing single-use plastics and packaging can help address the problem, and volunteers are working to remove plastic waste from beaches and waterways. While the situation seems dire, it is not too late to make changes and protect ocean environments through collective global efforts.
Recommended
Ict lesson plan
Tides influence human life in several ways. Fishermen use high and low tides for fishing from boats called "Kattamaram". High tides allow large ships to enter shallow harbors. Tides help keep beaches clean and fill salt pans with water, and their energy can be used to generate electricity. Fishing boats are launched from shores during high tides. Overall, tides impact humans in many beneficial ways.
Page 3
A flood caused significant erosion along a creek, depositing sand and dirt along the bank and changing the landscape. Rapid water movement uprooted vegetation and soil, while human activities like clearing land and overgrazing also damaged creek banks by removing root systems. Erosion from floods, human activity, and wind can carry pollutants from soil into waterways, threatening water quality.
Programme Sheet 2015 (4)
The document announces an oratory competition on the environment to be held on March 7th at Bukit View Primary School. The competition will run from 9am to 11am, followed by lunch and guest speakers on topics related to sustainable development, solar energy, and the environment. Awards and certificates will be given out between 12:40pm and 1:30pm, including feedback from judges and presentation of prizes to competition winners.
Retention ponds
A retention pond, also known as a wet pond or wet detention basin, is an artificial lake used to manage stormwater runoff. It prevents flooding and erosion by holding runoff from buildings and allowing water to settle and absorb into the earth rather than flowing straight into creeks or rivers. Retention ponds are formed based on the slope of the land near structures and always contain a permanent pool of water with vegetation around the edge. They allow runoff to naturally drain slowly after rains rather than causing flooding downstream.
Soil Erosion along a creek bed
This document discusses soil erosion along creek banks. It provides an overview of the Purga Creek in Queensland, Australia as a case study. The main causes of soil erosion along creek banks are identified as natural processes like floods, as well as human activities like land clearing and cattle grazing. Allowing native plants to grow along creek banks can help mitigate erosion by holding soil with their roots. Planting trees and fencing off cattle are recommended actions to reduce erosion.
Discovering Queensland in Flickr Photos
Amazing Queensland in Flickr Photos - from Cairns to the Gold Coast, rainforest waterfalls, surfers and stunning wildlife.
Save water presentions
We need to save water because it is a limited resource essential for survival. Conserving water helps ensure availability for future generations by turning off taps while brushing teeth, fixing leaks, and reusing dirty clothes. If water disappeared from Earth, all life would disappear with it as scientists predict wars of the future will be fought over access to water.
Clean seas Campaing IMVU
Plastic pollution is a serious problem affecting the world's oceans. Over 90% of floating garbage in oceans is plastic, with more than 13 million tons entering the seas each year. By 2030, there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean. Much of the plastic comes from improper disposal of waste on land that ends up in waterways and oceans. The pollution harms marine life that consumes or becomes entangled in plastic debris. Individual actions like reducing single-use plastics and packaging can help address the problem, and volunteers are working to remove plastic waste from beaches and waterways. While the situation seems dire, it is not too late to make changes and protect ocean environments through collective global efforts.
Martha’s Vineyard Ocean Sustainability
This document discusses ocean sustainability efforts on Martha's Vineyard. It outlines the importance of oceans, the island's dependence on water historically and currently, challenges like nitrogen pollution and overfishing, and various organizations working on conservation and education including the Martha's Vineyard Commission, Wampanoag Tribe, Vineyard Conservation Society, and MVYLI's ocean sustainability program.
Pollution of the water
The document discusses various ways that the area around Ft. Lauderdale pollutes the ocean. Specifically, it notes that ships leaving the busy Ft. Lauderdale Boat port sometimes leave behind oil that pollutes the water. It also discusses how human trash and sewage can harm ocean life by depleting oxygen levels and creating "dead zones". However, it proposes that individuals and community groups can help protect the ocean through clean-up efforts and responsible waste disposal.
31 Reasons To Go Green - The Good.
As a part of the Fern Ecotel Initiative, we have been in the eco-friendly hotel business for quite some years now.
In the hospitality world today minute details that provide perceived value in the guest’s mind are what ultimately make a Hotel beautiful as well as practical.
This presentation will bring to light the plight of the natural environment due to our negligence.
Catrine Dam. A Communities Approach to Hydro Development. Stuart Brabbs
Catrine Dam. A Communities Approach to Hydro Development. Stuart BrabbsScottish Fisheries Co Ordination Centre
The Catrine Dam project aimed to regenerate the local community through sustainable hydroelectric power generation and tourism related to restoring the historic dam structures. However, the project faced numerous challenges that hindered full realization of the vision. These included inadequate consideration and protection of migratory fish during dam restoration works, unaddressed pollution issues, incomplete fish passage structures, and lack of grid capacity for the planned power output. While some improvements were made through interventions by environmental groups, key questions remain about fully achieving the original goals of community regeneration and benefits while protecting the local river ecology.Sequalitchew Creek Watershed Council
The Sequalitchew Creek Watershed Council was formed in 1995 to restore habitat and flow in Sequalitchew Creek, which runs from Sequalitchew Lake through Edmonds Marsh to Puget Sound. The creek was once home to salmon and hundreds of species but its natural flow has been impacted. The Council works to improve the creek through projects, education, and partnerships to preserve the watershed for future generations.
2019 Ambassador Leaders Community Action Plan - Summit Splash
Student-led community action plan created and presented during an Ambassador Leadership Summit in 2019 at Harvard University
Research
The document proposes a solution to purify salt water for consumption in poor, rural areas that lack access to clean water. It notes that most of the world's water is salt water and underground fresh water is inaccessible. Many rural poor must travel long distances for water or use unsafe sources, risking disease. The proposed solution is a portable device that uses heat to evaporate and condense salt water, purifying it through condensation. Household items like metal, plastic and tubing would be used to build a contraption where salt water evaporates and condenses into a separate container, making it safe to drink. Heating methods must be portable and reusable like a blowtorch rather than electricity or fire. The purified water
Say no to Plastics
Presentation on say no to plastic bags.
i you want any type of help then go and type in comment box and i am free to help you anytime.
quarrying
Quarrying provides raw materials for construction and jobs for remote areas, putting money into the local economy. However, it also causes noise, dust, visual and water pollution. Solutions include using less explosives, building quarries away from homes, monitoring water pollution, covering truck loads, and restricting operations to limit disruption.
Plastic: A Material so Useful and yet so Dangerous
Every day, we consume beverages and water in plastic bottles, rarely knowing how much harm it is doing to our body. We rarely think much about the recent reports and facts about the plastic bottles and the ill-effects that it can cause to the human body.
How You Can Be the Change You Envision
This document discusses the challenges of environmental pollution and climate change, and proposes putting youth in charge as a solution. It summarizes the work done by the UMass Boston Nantucket Field Station and other field stations, including research on water quality, harmful algal blooms, fisheries, climate change impacts like rising seas and stronger storms. The document advocates for youth leadership on environmental data collection and policy changes to address issues like runoff, invasive species, and plastic pollution.
Climbing for Water - 7 Summits for Water project
The Climbing for Water Foundation aims to raise awareness and funds for water projects in mountain communities through their "7 Summits for Water" project. They will use expeditions to the seven highest mountain peaks on each continent to spread information about increasing water problems in mountains due to factors like climate change. Funds raised will support local water projects, as the foundation believes all people have a right to clean drinking water. They invite sponsors to join in their mission by providing financial support for implementation of water capture and storage solutions, which are challenging but key to ensuring access to water.
Freshwater in the world and in Ecuador
Freshwater biomes include lakes, ponds, rivers and streams. They provide many benefits to humans like drinking water, transportation, recreation and jobs. Rivers originate in mountains and flow into oceans, carrying plants and animals. Many species live in freshwater ecosystems, some relying on moving water. To help these biomes, people should conserve water, avoid pollution, and get involved in conservation efforts.
Quarrying
Quarrying provides both advantages and disadvantages to local communities. While it increases income and employment opportunities, quarrying can also damage the natural environment through visual and noise pollution, dust, traffic, and habitat loss. However, some former quarry sites have been transformed into attractive tourist destinations that continue to provide jobs through landscaping and redevelopment once quarrying is complete.
Enbe town jadyn
This document presents a proposal for a new sustainable town called Freylake located in Terengganu, Malaysia. The town will be built on a 28 square kilometer square grid and centered around a large lake. Transportation will include walking, an underground road tunnel, and a high-speed subway system to reduce carbon emissions. The town will be zoned with different functions. A central area called "The Heavens" will house businesses, tourism facilities, and generate 90% of the town's clean energy through eco-friendly methods while also treating the lake water. Vertical farming techniques will be used to grow plants in skyscrapers near the lake. The goal is for Freylake to be a peaceful, fertile town inspired by
Save arakere lake flyer v2
The document discusses efforts to save Arakere Lake in Bangalore from further degradation. It notes that lakes in the city are being turned into sewage dumps and habitats for wildlife are being destroyed by indifference. It advocates for supporting initiatives to save Arakere Lake as it provides habitat for birds, natural recreation spaces, and helps recharge groundwater. It encourages people to be agents of positive change by joining or supporting groups working to save the lake that have backing from local residents, government agencies, and environmental experts.
Bn
Water is essential for human survival and all life on Earth. It is necessary for drinking, growing plants and trees, and participating in natural water cycles. The water cycle involves rain falling from the sky, collecting in lakes and oceans, evaporating into vapor, and starting the process again. Humans can help sustain the water cycle by conserving and reusing water. Water also supports underwater ecosystems and undiscovered shipwrecks.
Save Water, Save Life and Save the World
Like Leonardo said that water is the driver of nature, it proceeds life forward in the right direction and the worst part is that we never understand its importance. We are like the passenger who is sitting behind in his seat relaxing and never understand the efforts put by the driver to move the vehicle forward. But it’s time for us to understand that life can’t continue without water and we have to save it. It’s our planet, it’s our water and only we are responsible for its conservation.
Tim Silverwood Presentation
The document announces an upcoming talk on Thursday, September 8th at 7pm hosted by OCCI, a local volunteer group focused on increasing awareness of coastal and marine environmental issues. The talk, "Is Your Life Too Plastic? - A Trip to the Pacific Garbage Patch", will feature a presentation by Environmentalist Tim Silverwood about his experience sailing to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and what he discovered about plastic pollution.
Waterfalls
Waterfalls are formed when a river flows over hard bedrock, causing erosion. Upstream, the river channel is narrow and deep, allowing water to gain speed and force. Downstream erosion occurs more rapidly, causing the water to fall forcefully over the edge of the rock.
Waterholes form in drylands during periods without rain, when underground springs or runoff from rainfall collect in low areas. They are often maintained by vegetation along riverbeds and floodplains. It is debated whether waterholes in dry areas are permanent features.
Dams and their role in environment.
Dams serve several purposes such as generating hydroelectric power, providing water for irrigation and domestic consumption, and controlling floods and droughts. The document discusses the types of dams including gravity dams, earth dams, arch dams, and buttress dams. It also outlines both the benefits of dams such as water supply and flood control, as well as the environmental impacts including effects on fish, soil erosion, disease spread, and displacement of people. Examples of major dams in India are provided such as the Tehri Dam, Sardar Sarovar Dam, Nagarjuna Sagar Dam, and Bhakra Dam.
Disaster Management.pdf
Floods are the second most common natural disaster and occur when bodies of water overflow their normal boundaries onto dry land. They can be caused by heavy rain, melting snow, broken dams or levees, and more. Floods are destructive - they can damage homes, bridges, and the environment by eroding soil and depositing debris. To reduce flood damage, various structures like levees, reservoirs, and detention basins are used to contain floodwaters. Governments also take steps to prevent floods through reservoir construction, detention basins, and embankments along riverbanks. The overall goal is to create awareness, prepare communities, and minimize the harmful impacts of flooding events.
More Related Content
What's hot
Martha’s Vineyard Ocean Sustainability
This document discusses ocean sustainability efforts on Martha's Vineyard. It outlines the importance of oceans, the island's dependence on water historically and currently, challenges like nitrogen pollution and overfishing, and various organizations working on conservation and education including the Martha's Vineyard Commission, Wampanoag Tribe, Vineyard Conservation Society, and MVYLI's ocean sustainability program.
Pollution of the water
The document discusses various ways that the area around Ft. Lauderdale pollutes the ocean. Specifically, it notes that ships leaving the busy Ft. Lauderdale Boat port sometimes leave behind oil that pollutes the water. It also discusses how human trash and sewage can harm ocean life by depleting oxygen levels and creating "dead zones". However, it proposes that individuals and community groups can help protect the ocean through clean-up efforts and responsible waste disposal.
31 Reasons To Go Green - The Good.
As a part of the Fern Ecotel Initiative, we have been in the eco-friendly hotel business for quite some years now.
In the hospitality world today minute details that provide perceived value in the guest’s mind are what ultimately make a Hotel beautiful as well as practical.
This presentation will bring to light the plight of the natural environment due to our negligence.
Catrine Dam. A Communities Approach to Hydro Development. Stuart Brabbs
Catrine Dam. A Communities Approach to Hydro Development. Stuart BrabbsScottish Fisheries Co Ordination Centre
The Catrine Dam project aimed to regenerate the local community through sustainable hydroelectric power generation and tourism related to restoring the historic dam structures. However, the project faced numerous challenges that hindered full realization of the vision. These included inadequate consideration and protection of migratory fish during dam restoration works, unaddressed pollution issues, incomplete fish passage structures, and lack of grid capacity for the planned power output. While some improvements were made through interventions by environmental groups, key questions remain about fully achieving the original goals of community regeneration and benefits while protecting the local river ecology.Sequalitchew Creek Watershed Council
The Sequalitchew Creek Watershed Council was formed in 1995 to restore habitat and flow in Sequalitchew Creek, which runs from Sequalitchew Lake through Edmonds Marsh to Puget Sound. The creek was once home to salmon and hundreds of species but its natural flow has been impacted. The Council works to improve the creek through projects, education, and partnerships to preserve the watershed for future generations.
2019 Ambassador Leaders Community Action Plan - Summit Splash
Student-led community action plan created and presented during an Ambassador Leadership Summit in 2019 at Harvard University
Research
The document proposes a solution to purify salt water for consumption in poor, rural areas that lack access to clean water. It notes that most of the world's water is salt water and underground fresh water is inaccessible. Many rural poor must travel long distances for water or use unsafe sources, risking disease. The proposed solution is a portable device that uses heat to evaporate and condense salt water, purifying it through condensation. Household items like metal, plastic and tubing would be used to build a contraption where salt water evaporates and condenses into a separate container, making it safe to drink. Heating methods must be portable and reusable like a blowtorch rather than electricity or fire. The purified water
Say no to Plastics
Presentation on say no to plastic bags.
i you want any type of help then go and type in comment box and i am free to help you anytime.
quarrying
Quarrying provides raw materials for construction and jobs for remote areas, putting money into the local economy. However, it also causes noise, dust, visual and water pollution. Solutions include using less explosives, building quarries away from homes, monitoring water pollution, covering truck loads, and restricting operations to limit disruption.
Plastic: A Material so Useful and yet so Dangerous
Every day, we consume beverages and water in plastic bottles, rarely knowing how much harm it is doing to our body. We rarely think much about the recent reports and facts about the plastic bottles and the ill-effects that it can cause to the human body.
How You Can Be the Change You Envision
This document discusses the challenges of environmental pollution and climate change, and proposes putting youth in charge as a solution. It summarizes the work done by the UMass Boston Nantucket Field Station and other field stations, including research on water quality, harmful algal blooms, fisheries, climate change impacts like rising seas and stronger storms. The document advocates for youth leadership on environmental data collection and policy changes to address issues like runoff, invasive species, and plastic pollution.
Climbing for Water - 7 Summits for Water project
The Climbing for Water Foundation aims to raise awareness and funds for water projects in mountain communities through their "7 Summits for Water" project. They will use expeditions to the seven highest mountain peaks on each continent to spread information about increasing water problems in mountains due to factors like climate change. Funds raised will support local water projects, as the foundation believes all people have a right to clean drinking water. They invite sponsors to join in their mission by providing financial support for implementation of water capture and storage solutions, which are challenging but key to ensuring access to water.
Freshwater in the world and in Ecuador
Freshwater biomes include lakes, ponds, rivers and streams. They provide many benefits to humans like drinking water, transportation, recreation and jobs. Rivers originate in mountains and flow into oceans, carrying plants and animals. Many species live in freshwater ecosystems, some relying on moving water. To help these biomes, people should conserve water, avoid pollution, and get involved in conservation efforts.
Quarrying
Quarrying provides both advantages and disadvantages to local communities. While it increases income and employment opportunities, quarrying can also damage the natural environment through visual and noise pollution, dust, traffic, and habitat loss. However, some former quarry sites have been transformed into attractive tourist destinations that continue to provide jobs through landscaping and redevelopment once quarrying is complete.
Enbe town jadyn
This document presents a proposal for a new sustainable town called Freylake located in Terengganu, Malaysia. The town will be built on a 28 square kilometer square grid and centered around a large lake. Transportation will include walking, an underground road tunnel, and a high-speed subway system to reduce carbon emissions. The town will be zoned with different functions. A central area called "The Heavens" will house businesses, tourism facilities, and generate 90% of the town's clean energy through eco-friendly methods while also treating the lake water. Vertical farming techniques will be used to grow plants in skyscrapers near the lake. The goal is for Freylake to be a peaceful, fertile town inspired by
Save arakere lake flyer v2
The document discusses efforts to save Arakere Lake in Bangalore from further degradation. It notes that lakes in the city are being turned into sewage dumps and habitats for wildlife are being destroyed by indifference. It advocates for supporting initiatives to save Arakere Lake as it provides habitat for birds, natural recreation spaces, and helps recharge groundwater. It encourages people to be agents of positive change by joining or supporting groups working to save the lake that have backing from local residents, government agencies, and environmental experts.
Bn
Water is essential for human survival and all life on Earth. It is necessary for drinking, growing plants and trees, and participating in natural water cycles. The water cycle involves rain falling from the sky, collecting in lakes and oceans, evaporating into vapor, and starting the process again. Humans can help sustain the water cycle by conserving and reusing water. Water also supports underwater ecosystems and undiscovered shipwrecks.
Save Water, Save Life and Save the World
Like Leonardo said that water is the driver of nature, it proceeds life forward in the right direction and the worst part is that we never understand its importance. We are like the passenger who is sitting behind in his seat relaxing and never understand the efforts put by the driver to move the vehicle forward. But it’s time for us to understand that life can’t continue without water and we have to save it. It’s our planet, it’s our water and only we are responsible for its conservation.
Tim Silverwood Presentation
The document announces an upcoming talk on Thursday, September 8th at 7pm hosted by OCCI, a local volunteer group focused on increasing awareness of coastal and marine environmental issues. The talk, "Is Your Life Too Plastic? - A Trip to the Pacific Garbage Patch", will feature a presentation by Environmentalist Tim Silverwood about his experience sailing to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and what he discovered about plastic pollution.
What's hot (19)
Catrine Dam. A Communities Approach to Hydro Development. Stuart Brabbs
Catrine Dam. A Communities Approach to Hydro Development. Stuart Brabbs
2019 Ambassador Leaders Community Action Plan - Summit Splash
2019 Ambassador Leaders Community Action Plan - Summit Splash
Plastic: A Material so Useful and yet so Dangerous
Plastic: A Material so Useful and yet so Dangerous
Similar to Hydroelectric Power
Waterfalls
Waterfalls are formed when a river flows over hard bedrock, causing erosion. Upstream, the river channel is narrow and deep, allowing water to gain speed and force. Downstream erosion occurs more rapidly, causing the water to fall forcefully over the edge of the rock.
Waterholes form in drylands during periods without rain, when underground springs or runoff from rainfall collect in low areas. They are often maintained by vegetation along riverbeds and floodplains. It is debated whether waterholes in dry areas are permanent features.
Dams and their role in environment.
Dams serve several purposes such as generating hydroelectric power, providing water for irrigation and domestic consumption, and controlling floods and droughts. The document discusses the types of dams including gravity dams, earth dams, arch dams, and buttress dams. It also outlines both the benefits of dams such as water supply and flood control, as well as the environmental impacts including effects on fish, soil erosion, disease spread, and displacement of people. Examples of major dams in India are provided such as the Tehri Dam, Sardar Sarovar Dam, Nagarjuna Sagar Dam, and Bhakra Dam.
Disaster Management.pdf
Floods are the second most common natural disaster and occur when bodies of water overflow their normal boundaries onto dry land. They can be caused by heavy rain, melting snow, broken dams or levees, and more. Floods are destructive - they can damage homes, bridges, and the environment by eroding soil and depositing debris. To reduce flood damage, various structures like levees, reservoirs, and detention basins are used to contain floodwaters. Governments also take steps to prevent floods through reservoir construction, detention basins, and embankments along riverbanks. The overall goal is to create awareness, prepare communities, and minimize the harmful impacts of flooding events.
Katrina Cheong: Conserving our oceans
This document discusses the importance of conserving our oceans. It notes that oceans are vital because they provide us with food and water, and are also an important part of the water cycle. The document then provides ways to conserve oceans, such as not polluting them with trash, picking up any trash seen in oceans, discouraging dynamite fishing which destroys coral reefs, and preventing deforestation which can lead to soil pollution in oceans. It concludes with some fun facts about oceans, their salt content, ability to clean themselves, color, size, and role in the water cycle.
O. Litvina Floods
Floods can occur naturally due to high rainfall, snowmelt, coastal flooding, or relief of an area. Human activities like deforestation, poor farming practices, poor water management, and increased population can also cause or exacerbate flooding. Floods can have negative consequences like destruction of infrastructure, contamination of water, loss of crops and food, and spread of disease. Methods to reduce flood impacts include using temporary barriers, building dams, river defenses, coastal defenses, and improving water management. Protecting environments and implementing sustainable practices can further help mitigate flooding issues.
PDC+++ Module3 Class 4 Water
Water is another vital element & normally very badly managed in our society, due to our usual ignorance of its importance, characteristics & inter-relationships with other elements.
In this class we learn of harvesting systems for this vital substance, how to re-connect ourselves with the water cycle, the strategies of "slow it, spread it, sink it"
& we see various examples where a good management of water has totally changed the system. Small re-designs can improve the whole environment a great deal, & this is especially true with water re-designs.
80% of Natural Disasters Are Accompanied by FLOODS
Floods occur in many ways; FEMA indicates that over 80% of all natural disasters are also accompanied by floods. Whether it be hurricanes, rain, surge, tide, even wildfires lead to floods. Are you prepared? Do you live in a flood zone? Do you know how to escape a vehicle in deep water?
80% of Natural Disasters Are Accompanied by FLOODS
Floods occur in many ways; FEMA indicates that over 80% of all natural disasters are also accompanied by floods. Whether it be hurricanes, rain, surge, tide, even wildfires lead to floods. Are you prepared? Do you live in a flood zone? Do you know how to escape a vehicle in deep water?
Best Management Practicies
Best Management Practices (BMPs) aim to mitigate stormwater runoff and non-point source pollution through sustainable land development practices. Traditional development has relied on impervious surfaces and drainage systems that exacerbate these issues. BMPs examine all factors contributing to pollution and seek to eliminate causes or mitigate their effects through practices like low impact development, native landscaping, rain gardens, and green roofs that mimic natural water filtration processes. Proper application of BMPs can benefit both the environment and community economic development.
L10 Hard Engineering Flood Solutions
The document discusses hard and soft engineering strategies for flood control, including their costs and benefits. Hard engineering strategies like dams, reservoirs, and channel straightening aim to control floodwaters but are expensive to build and maintain. Soft engineering strategies like flood warnings, preparedness, and zoning restrict development in flood-prone areas and have fewer environmental impacts but may not prevent flooding. The document evaluates which solution may be better based on the situation.
Flooding 6 Solutions To Flooding
Hard and soft engineering strategies both have costs and benefits for reducing flood risk. Hard engineering uses structures like dams, reservoirs, and channel straightening to control floodwaters, but can be expensive and disrupt natural processes. Soft engineering employs solutions like flood warnings, preparedness, and limiting development in flood-prone areas. The best approach depends on the situation and requires weighing costs versus benefits of each option.
How effective has the bwaise lubigi drainage channel been
How much more does the government of Uganda to do for the population? How empowered is the population to sustain itself and the communities?
presentation ppt
Hydroelectricity harnesses the kinetic energy of flowing water and is the most widely used renewable energy source, accounting for 16% of global electricity. China produces the most hydroelectricity but dams can harm local ecosystems by interrupting river flows. Tidal energy converts the kinetic energy of tides into electricity and has potential but high costs and limited sites have restricted its use. Geothermal energy uses heat from within the earth as a renewable source for power plants. Wave energy devices extract energy from ocean wave motion and pressure fluctuations. The Narmada Bachao Andolan is a social movement against large dams on the Narmada River in India, including the Sardar Sarovar Dam, due to environmental and social impacts
presentation ppt
Hydroelectricity is the most widely used form of renewable energy, accounting for 16% of global electricity generation. China produces the most hydroelectricity, while the cost is relatively low, though dams can harm local ecosystems by interrupting river flows. Tidal energy converts tidal energy into electricity and has potential but high costs limit sites. Geothermal energy uses heat from the earth and is a renewable source often allowed on federal lands with little environmental harm. Wave energy devices extract energy from ocean waves with large energy potential.
WHAT IMPACT IS GLOBAL WARMING HAVING ON THE GREAT BARRIER REEF?
Global warming is causing coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef. Coral bleaching occurs when rising water temperatures stress the symbiotic relationship between coral polyps and algae called zooxanthellae. The zooxanthellae provide the coral's vibrant colors through photosynthesis but leave or die when waters warm, causing the coral to turn white. Loss of zooxanthellae and their photosynthesis also causes the coral polyps to die. Rising global temperatures predicted to bleach 82% of the reef at 1 degree and cause total devastation at a 3 degree increase. Individual actions like reducing power and transport pollution can help prevent further warming.
Rivers and coasts revision
This document provides an overview of key concepts in rivers and coasts geography. It outlines various landforms caused by erosion and deposition along rivers and coasts. It also discusses river and coastal management strategies such as dam construction, river engineering, afforestation, and planning regulations. The document encourages students to review what they have learned and identify areas needing further revision by completing a quiz. It suggests creating a revision resource on coasts using available materials like paper, pictures, and textbooks.
Effects of dam construction.docx
1. Dam construction can negatively impact fish populations by preventing them from accessing upstream areas for reproduction. This disrupts natural fish migration patterns and market economies. Fish ladders can help remedy this issue by allowing fish to swim upstream.
2. Large reservoirs created by dams can submerge large areas of land, displacing villagers and causing emigration issues.
3. Dams sometimes fail due to issues like poor workmanship, faulty design, or unanticipated floods, releasing pent-up water and creating dangerous situations.
Project 3-Research Powerpoint
Water runoff occurs when excess water flows over land picking up contaminants and depositing them into bodies of water. This nonpoint source pollution is now the primary cause of water quality issues in the US, with 40% of surveyed waters considered unsafe. Some solutions to lessen water runoff include using porous paving that absorbs water, installing rain barrels to collect roof runoff, creating rain gardens to filter runoff, and implementing filters of various kinds. Simple individual actions like composting yard waste and sweeping instead of hosing can also help.
My Nisqually Watershed Pledge
Check out our new watershed pledge for students! The Pledge will introduce your students to our watershed, nonpoint source watershed pollution, and actions they can take that prevent pollution.
Project 3- Research Paper
This paper discusses water runoff and its negative environmental impacts. Water runoff occurs when rainwater flows across surfaces, picking up pollutants. It then empties into bodies of water. Water runoff is a major source of nonpoint source pollution in the US. The paper focuses on solutions individuals can implement to reduce water runoff, such as installing rain barrels, building rain gardens, and using porous paving materials. If more people adopted these solutions, it could significantly lessen the water runoff problem.
Similar to Hydroelectric Power (20)
80% of Natural Disasters Are Accompanied by FLOODS
80% of Natural Disasters Are Accompanied by FLOODS
80% of Natural Disasters Are Accompanied by FLOODS
80% of Natural Disasters Are Accompanied by FLOODS
How effective has the bwaise lubigi drainage channel been
How effective has the bwaise lubigi drainage channel been
WHAT IMPACT IS GLOBAL WARMING HAVING ON THE GREAT BARRIER REEF?
WHAT IMPACT IS GLOBAL WARMING HAVING ON THE GREAT BARRIER REEF?
Recently uploaded
Unlock the Future of Search with MongoDB Atlas_ Vector Search Unleashed.pdf
Discover how MongoDB Atlas and vector search technology can revolutionize your application's search capabilities. This comprehensive presentation covers:
* What is Vector Search?
* Importance and benefits of vector search
* Practical use cases across various industries
* Step-by-step implementation guide
* Live demos with code snippets
* Enhancing LLM capabilities with vector search
* Best practices and optimization strategies
Perfect for developers, AI enthusiasts, and tech leaders. Learn how to leverage MongoDB Atlas to deliver highly relevant, context-aware search results, transforming your data retrieval process. Stay ahead in tech innovation and maximize the potential of your applications.
#MongoDB #VectorSearch #AI #SemanticSearch #TechInnovation #DataScience #LLM #MachineLearning #SearchTechnology
20240609 QFM020 Irresponsible AI Reading List May 2024
Everything I found interesting about the irresponsible use of machine intelligence in May 2024
GraphSummit Singapore | The Future of Agility: Supercharging Digital Transfor...
Leonard Jayamohan, Partner & Generative AI Lead, Deloitte
This keynote will reveal how Deloitte leverages Neo4j’s graph power for groundbreaking digital twin solutions, achieving a staggering 100x performance boost. Discover the essential role knowledge graphs play in successful generative AI implementations. Plus, get an exclusive look at an innovative Neo4j + Generative AI solution Deloitte is developing in-house.
Presentation of the OECD Artificial Intelligence Review of Germany
Consult the full report at https://www.oecd.org/digital/oecd-artificial-intelligence-review-of-germany-609808d6-en.htm
Infrastructure Challenges in Scaling RAG with Custom AI models
Building Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems with open-source and custom AI models is a complex task. This talk explores the challenges in productionizing RAG systems, including retrieval performance, response synthesis, and evaluation. We’ll discuss how to leverage open-source models like text embeddings, language models, and custom fine-tuned models to enhance RAG performance. Additionally, we’ll cover how BentoML can help orchestrate and scale these AI components efficiently, ensuring seamless deployment and management of RAG systems in the cloud.
Communications Mining Series - Zero to Hero - Session 1
This session provides introduction to UiPath Communication Mining, importance and platform overview. You will acquire a good understand of the phases in Communication Mining as we go over the platform with you. Topics covered:
• Communication Mining Overview
• Why is it important?
• How can it help today’s business and the benefits
• Phases in Communication Mining
• Demo on Platform overview
• Q/A
Full-RAG: A modern architecture for hyper-personalization
Mike Del Balso, CEO & Co-Founder at Tecton, presents "Full RAG," a novel approach to AI recommendation systems, aiming to push beyond the limitations of traditional models through a deep integration of contextual insights and real-time data, leveraging the Retrieval-Augmented Generation architecture. This talk will outline Full RAG's potential to significantly enhance personalization, address engineering challenges such as data management and model training, and introduce data enrichment with reranking as a key solution. Attendees will gain crucial insights into the importance of hyperpersonalization in AI, the capabilities of Full RAG for advanced personalization, and strategies for managing complex data integrations for deploying cutting-edge AI solutions.
GraphSummit Singapore | Enhancing Changi Airport Group's Passenger Experience...
Dr. Sean Tan, Head of Data Science, Changi Airport Group
Discover how Changi Airport Group (CAG) leverages graph technologies and generative AI to revolutionize their search capabilities. This session delves into the unique search needs of CAG’s diverse passengers and customers, showcasing how graph data structures enhance the accuracy and relevance of AI-generated search results, mitigating the risk of “hallucinations” and improving the overall customer journey.
GraphSummit Singapore | The Art of the Possible with Graph - Q2 2024
Neha Bajwa, Vice President of Product Marketing, Neo4j
Join us as we explore breakthrough innovations enabled by interconnected data and AI. Discover firsthand how organizations use relationships in data to uncover contextual insights and solve our most pressing challenges – from optimizing supply chains, detecting fraud, and improving customer experiences to accelerating drug discoveries.
Programming Foundation Models with DSPy - Meetup Slides
Prompting language models is hard, while programming language models is easy. In this talk, I will discuss the state-of-the-art framework DSPy for programming foundation models with its powerful optimizers and runtime constraint system.
Mind map of terminologies used in context of Generative AI
Mind map of common terms used in context of Generative AI.
Building Production Ready Search Pipelines with Spark and Milvus
Spark is the widely used ETL tool for processing, indexing and ingesting data to serving stack for search. Milvus is the production-ready open-source vector database. In this talk we will show how to use Spark to process unstructured data to extract vector representations, and push the vectors to Milvus vector database for search serving.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 6
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 6. In this session, we will cover Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI webinar offers an in-depth exploration of leveraging cutting-edge technologies for test automation within the UiPath platform. Attendees will delve into the integration of generative AI, a test automation solution, with Open AI advanced natural language processing capabilities.
Throughout the session, participants will discover how this synergy empowers testers to automate repetitive tasks, enhance testing accuracy, and expedite the software testing life cycle. Topics covered include the seamless integration process, practical use cases, and the benefits of harnessing AI-driven automation for UiPath testing initiatives. By attending this webinar, testers, and automation professionals can gain valuable insights into harnessing the power of AI to optimize their test automation workflows within the UiPath ecosystem, ultimately driving efficiency and quality in software development processes.
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into integrating generative AI.
2. Understanding how this integration enhances test automation within the UiPath platform
3. Practical demonstrations
4. Exploration of real-world use cases illustrating the benefits of AI-driven test automation for UiPath
Topics covered:
What is generative AI
Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath integration with generative AI
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Goodbye Windows 11: Make Way for Nitrux Linux 3.5.0!
As the digital landscape continually evolves, operating systems play a critical role in shaping user experiences and productivity. The launch of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 marks a significant milestone, offering a robust alternative to traditional systems such as Windows 11. This article delves into the essence of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, exploring its unique features, advantages, and how it stands as a compelling choice for both casual users and tech enthusiasts.
How to Get CNIC Information System with Paksim Ga.pptx
Pakdata Cf is a groundbreaking system designed to streamline and facilitate access to CNIC information. This innovative platform leverages advanced technology to provide users with efficient and secure access to their CNIC details.
GraphSummit Singapore | Neo4j Product Vision & Roadmap - Q2 2024
Maruthi Prithivirajan, Head of ASEAN & IN Solution Architecture, Neo4j
Get an inside look at the latest Neo4j innovations that enable relationship-driven intelligence at scale. Learn more about the newest cloud integrations and product enhancements that make Neo4j an essential choice for developers building apps with interconnected data and generative AI.
HCL Notes and Domino License Cost Reduction in the World of DLAU
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/hcl-notes-and-domino-license-cost-reduction-in-the-world-of-dlau/
The introduction of DLAU and the CCB & CCX licensing model caused quite a stir in the HCL community. As a Notes and Domino customer, you may have faced challenges with unexpected user counts and license costs. You probably have questions on how this new licensing approach works and how to benefit from it. Most importantly, you likely have budget constraints and want to save money where possible. Don’t worry, we can help with all of this!
We’ll show you how to fix common misconfigurations that cause higher-than-expected user counts, and how to identify accounts which you can deactivate to save money. There are also frequent patterns that can cause unnecessary cost, like using a person document instead of a mail-in for shared mailboxes. We’ll provide examples and solutions for those as well. And naturally we’ll explain the new licensing model.
Join HCL Ambassador Marc Thomas in this webinar with a special guest appearance from Franz Walder. It will give you the tools and know-how to stay on top of what is going on with Domino licensing. You will be able lower your cost through an optimized configuration and keep it low going forward.
These topics will be covered
- Reducing license cost by finding and fixing misconfigurations and superfluous accounts
- How do CCB and CCX licenses really work?
- Understanding the DLAU tool and how to best utilize it
- Tips for common problem areas, like team mailboxes, functional/test users, etc
- Practical examples and best practices to implement right away
GraphSummit Singapore | Graphing Success: Revolutionising Organisational Stru...
Sudheer Mechineni, Head of Application Frameworks, Standard Chartered Bank
Discover how Standard Chartered Bank harnessed the power of Neo4j to transform complex data access challenges into a dynamic, scalable graph database solution. This keynote will cover their journey from initial adoption to deploying a fully automated, enterprise-grade causal cluster, highlighting key strategies for modelling organisational changes and ensuring robust disaster recovery. Learn how these innovations have not only enhanced Standard Chartered Bank’s data infrastructure but also positioned them as pioneers in the banking sector’s adoption of graph technology.
Recently uploaded (20)
Unlock the Future of Search with MongoDB Atlas_ Vector Search Unleashed.pdf
Unlock the Future of Search with MongoDB Atlas_ Vector Search Unleashed.pdf
20240609 QFM020 Irresponsible AI Reading List May 2024
20240609 QFM020 Irresponsible AI Reading List May 2024
GraphSummit Singapore | The Future of Agility: Supercharging Digital Transfor...
GraphSummit Singapore | The Future of Agility: Supercharging Digital Transfor...
Presentation of the OECD Artificial Intelligence Review of Germany
Presentation of the OECD Artificial Intelligence Review of Germany
Infrastructure Challenges in Scaling RAG with Custom AI models
Infrastructure Challenges in Scaling RAG with Custom AI models
Communications Mining Series - Zero to Hero - Session 1
Communications Mining Series - Zero to Hero - Session 1
Full-RAG: A modern architecture for hyper-personalization
Full-RAG: A modern architecture for hyper-personalization
GraphSummit Singapore | Enhancing Changi Airport Group's Passenger Experience...
GraphSummit Singapore | Enhancing Changi Airport Group's Passenger Experience...
GraphSummit Singapore | The Art of the Possible with Graph - Q2 2024
GraphSummit Singapore | The Art of the Possible with Graph - Q2 2024
Programming Foundation Models with DSPy - Meetup Slides
Programming Foundation Models with DSPy - Meetup Slides
Mind map of terminologies used in context of Generative AI
Mind map of terminologies used in context of Generative AI
Building Production Ready Search Pipelines with Spark and Milvus
Building Production Ready Search Pipelines with Spark and Milvus
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 6
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 6
Goodbye Windows 11: Make Way for Nitrux Linux 3.5.0!
Goodbye Windows 11: Make Way for Nitrux Linux 3.5.0!
How to Get CNIC Information System with Paksim Ga.pptx
How to Get CNIC Information System with Paksim Ga.pptx
GraphSummit Singapore | Neo4j Product Vision & Roadmap - Q2 2024
GraphSummit Singapore | Neo4j Product Vision & Roadmap - Q2 2024
HCL Notes and Domino License Cost Reduction in the World of DLAU
HCL Notes and Domino License Cost Reduction in the World of DLAU
GraphSummit Singapore | Graphing Success: Revolutionising Organisational Stru...
GraphSummit Singapore | Graphing Success: Revolutionising Organisational Stru...
Hydroelectric Power
- 2. Introduction Hydroelectricity is a good source of green energy. It has been used as an environmental power source for years and is a good substitute for coal, oil and gas. Although there are positive aspects to hydroelectricity There are also negatives.
- 3. First of all dams disrupt the major breeding cycles of many river life forms like the whitebait. Whitebait eggs are laid in swampy estuary’s by adult fish. When the eggs hatch the larvae swim back up the river where they can develop into adult fish. But they cannot do that if there is a giant dam in the way. If the fish cannot make it all the way upstream they cannot develop properly. And if they don’t develop, they won’t breed. This means that slowly they may die out.
- 4. They created a solution to this problem though. It is to create a stairway dam. Since fish already posses an unmatched jumping ability, it’s easy for them to jump over the dam this way.
- 5. Another problem caused by dams is that the people who decide where the dam is to be built may forget about perseverance, you see when a dam is built all the water behind the dam flows out and forms a lake or reservoir.
- 6. Another dam disadvantage is the lack of consideration for the land around where the dam is going to be constructed. When a dam blocks out a river the river behind the dam starts to fill up and spread out forming a lake or reservoir. If there is civilisation around the river they could be forced out, or even worse if no perseverance or warnings are made to alert the people they could be drowned in the rush, although this is extremely unlikely it is not impossible.
- 7. The solution to this problem is to simply avoid building dams near civilisation, and to persevere better.