Tag: Water
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“Smart” Water Meters Necessitate Smarter Solutions
Smart water meters are becoming increasingly prevalent across South Africa in response to the historic issue of water stress and scarcity. However, this technology enforces strict limitations on water consumption and is met with extreme opposition from local communities, especially those of lower socioeconomic status.
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An Investigative Analysis of Environmental Justice Principles in Green Stormwater Infrastructure in USA and RSA
The legacy of racism in both the United States of America and the Republic of South Africa, interwoven into policy and practices, continues to influence even the most basic infrastructural systems. One manifestation of this unfortunate fact is the injustice experienced by marginalized communities in the form of disproportionate flooding, contamination, and health concerns due…
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Eco-Tourism is an Eco-Drain
Amid the intensity of today’s modern society, visiting the last “untouched” corners of the earth attracts tourists in staggering numbers. However, these areas aren’t always the paradises they promote themselves to be.
Erin Czelusniak 