Science and Technology for Sustainable Development with a Thrust on Water Conservation
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Sustainable development has been defined in many ways, but the most frequently quoted definition is from Our Common Future, also known as the Brundtland Report: "Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."
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Science and Technology for Sustainable Development with a
Thrust on Water Conservation
Science and technology are the real power. Scientific advancement is the hallmark of an advanced nation. Countries that are scientifically more advanced have more power. Science has the potential to solve all of man’s problems and challenges provided it is put to right use. But this potential is not being explored. Man is busy misusing science.
For example, our planet earth has so much of Uranium, Thorium, Plutonium, etc. that if used optimally, abundant power can be generated for all the people living in all the countries of the planet. The sad thing is man’s focus is on creating deadly nuclear weapons out of these wonderful resources given to him by beneficent Nature.
All the problems pertaining to pollution, environmental degradation, etc. can be solved using science. All the cities of the world can be converted into smart cities using science; all the vehicles that emit toxic gases can be converted into zero emission vehicles using science.
Science and technology can help in conserving water. All the sewage, garbage, effluents can be turned into non-polluting substances using science. The already polluted water bodies can be made pure or detoxified using huge filters and water treatment techniques.
Smart, computerized water supplying systems at homes, factories, shops, hotels, etc. can be installed which may reduce the enormous wastage of water.
Similarly, science can be used everywhere to conserve water in agriculture by finding replacements for toxic insecticides, pesticides, fertilizers, etc.
In conclusion it can be said, science has the potential to solve all of mankind’s problems, and the only initiative required is the will to use it in this regard. Let’s use science not only to conserve water, but the entire life-system.