sean dsilva - Articles

California vs. Fish !

Protection of Smelt ( Fish) in California impacts the water available to farmers. Central Valley is one of the leaders in fruit and vegatable production, with an econom f $20Bil. Read

By: sean dsilva | 16/08/2009 | Environment

Water : Out sourcing crops and tradable rights

Unsustainable water withdrawal rates in China are driving Chinese corp production to Africa. In Austriala, new laws allow farmers to trade their excess water, and investors are buying crops and land in cross border deals. Is this the model for the future?.. Is water becoming the "Rate Limiting Step"? Read

By: sean dsilva | 28/06/2009 | Environment

Grow your food where the water is : Even if that's in another country !

India and China have rapidly depleting water tables. With food stocks shrinking, one way out is for countries to grow food abroad. China's investments in Africa is leading the way in this area. Read

By: sean dsilva | 08/06/2009 | Environment

Water Scarcity : The trifecta

2 Billion humans will be added to our population by 2025. They will need a lot of Water to support and sustain them. India and China have a growing popultion with food and clothing impacts on Water supply. This trifecta is a global challange. Read

By: sean dsilva | 26/04/2009 | Environment

2CO2 to H20 : Water Efficiency and GHGs

Carbon footprint and water footprint have entered our mainstream conversatons and will force government and businesses to take action .. many will profit... Read

By: sean dsilva | 10/04/2009 | Environment

Manure : new source of renewable energy

125 digesters are installed in USA. PA, NY and WI are large Dairy states with the most installed anaerobic digesters. In Europe, UK and Germany lead the installed base with > 70% energy generated by digestersIn Europe, UK and Germany lead the installed base with > 70% energy generated by digesters. There are 1000s of Digesters in Europe and only 125 in USA. We have tapped less than 2 % of the energy potential from this renewable source Read

By: sean dsilva | 07/04/2009 | Environment

Energy, Waste Water treatment and CO2 trading

With the impending cap and trade system coming to USA, the cost of coal and Natural gas fired power plants will rise to offset the cost from cleaner fuels. Energ efficiency is the best way to see immediate gains Read

By: sean dsilva | 22/03/2009 | Environment