Some
of the Biggest Problems are Political when it comes to the Climate.
Corruption and Greed from much of corrupt corporations and Republican
politicians slow many of the simple solutions to stop or slow Climate
change.
Considering
that some of the giant dams and lakes in the southwest have been
running very low on water in recent years, how would you answer the
following inquiry? What kind of a water system could be designed to
control floods, and move water to wherever it is driest using siphons
and/ or something like drilling tunnels through mountains? Ones that are
similar to the systems for underground mining, or those used to build
underground bases. Also moving water around with canals above ground,
like a continent-wide system to help prevent further depletion of water
tables, help reverse desertification, and slow global warming. Also
using some of the Permaculture ideas about water. Adding in
micro-hydroelectric and mini-hydroelectric generation at whatever scale,
to minimize the amount of electricity from fossil fuel or other
renewable sources. Adding in considerations for using small and medium
ponds and dams, wetlands, wildlife, and other sensitive areas. And
creating newly constructed wetlands to purify waters and remove toxins,
before they contaminate water tables, reach the oceans and pollute
coastal areas, and damage ecosystems.
Designing
a water system to control floods and move water to areas with drought
involves a complex set of factors that need to be considered. While
siphons and tunnels through mountains are viable solutions, they are
costly and may not be feasible in all locations. Additionally, the
design needs to be environmentally sustainable, socially acceptable, and
economically feasible.
One
option to consider is a combination of above and below-ground
infrastructure. A continent-wide system of canals could help prevent
further depletion of water tables and reverse desertification, while
also slowing global warming. These canals could be complemented by
underground pipelines and tunnels, which could help transport water over
long distances and reduce evaporation losses.
Permaculture
ideas about water, such as using small and medium ponds and dams,
wetlands, and other sensitive areas, could also be incorporated into the
design. Additionally, micro-hydroelectric and mini-hydroelectric
generation could be added at whatever scale possible to minimize the
amount of electricity from fossil fuel or other renewable sources.
However,
it is important to consider the ecological impact of these designs.
Newly constructed wetlands could purify waters and remove toxins, but
they must be carefully planned to avoid damaging existing ecosystems.
Wildlife habitats must also be considered in the design to minimize the
impact of the project on animal species.
Finally,
the social and economic aspects of the project must also be taken into
account. Community participation and consultation is necessary to ensure
that the project meets the needs of the people it serves. The costs of
the project and its potential economic benefits must also be carefully
evaluated to determine its feasibility.
In
conclusion, designing a water system to control floods and move water
to areas with drought requires a comprehensive and sustainable approach
that considers environmental, social, and economic factors. While
siphons and tunnels through mountains are possible solutions, they must
be complemented by above-ground infrastructure and ecological
considerations to ensure their sustainability.