Technology Futures

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Our Future:

Shortages of fossil fuels

Global population growth (over 8 billion)

Persistent poverty (1.1 billion living on less than $1 a day 2011)

Climate change (1 - 2 degrees C warming by 2030)

Water shortages (by 2030 people will have access to 30% less water)

Famine

Intermediate Technology - relatively low, usually low labour intensive technology that can be mastered by local people especially in the developing world

Appropriate Technology - technology that suits the level of income, skill and needs of the local people

Megaprojects - looks to develop a high income, consumer economy through large scale projects such as dams, airports etc

Tackling Water Shortages in Ethiopia:

Considered one of the poorest countries in the world

IMF puts Ethiopia's growth for 2007 at 11.4%

Issues of drought - can technology have the answers?

Huge water potential that is currently not being used