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Understanding the nexus between energy and water: A basis for human survival in South Africa

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  • Olusola Oluwayemisi Ololade

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Despite the fact that the South African economy is highly diversified, the sustainability of its economic growth depends on the availability of two critical resources: water and energy. The national energy grid is mostly based on coal combustion, with very few viable alternative resources. Large amounts of water are needed to produce energy from coal and, in most places where coal reserves are located, there is evidence of water scarcity. The sustainable management of both sectors is essential, since research has shown that access to potable water and energy will lead to a better quality of life for people and help alleviate poverty. This paper will focus on the interlinkages and understanding of the trade-offs between water and energy and its implications for sustainable development in South Africa. The simultaneous implementation of selected Sustainable Development Goals targets could help reduce the trade-off between the two sectors.

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  • Olusola Oluwayemisi Ololade, 2018. "Understanding the nexus between energy and water: A basis for human survival in South Africa," Development Southern Africa, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 35(2), pages 194-209, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:deveza:v:35:y:2018:i:2:p:194-209
    DOI: 10.1080/0376835X.2018.1426445
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    1. Olusola O. Ololade & Palesa P. Rametse, 2018. "Determining factors that enable managers to implement an environmental management system for sustainable construction: A case study in Johannesburg," Business Strategy and the Environment, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 27(8), pages 1720-1732, December.
    2. Olusola O. Ololade & Sabelo Mavimbela & Saheed A. Oke & Rinae Makhadi, 2019. "Impact of Leachate from Northern Landfill Site in Bloemfontein on Water and Soil Quality: Implications for Water and Food Security," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 11(15), pages 1-19, August.
    3. Eunice Iloms & Olusola O. Ololade & Henry J. O. Ogola & Ramganesh Selvarajan, 2020. "Investigating Industrial Effluent Impact on Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant in Vaal, South Africa," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(3), pages 1-18, February.
    4. Ayanda M. Ngxumeshe & Motshekwe Ratsaka & Bohani Mtileni & Khathutshelo Nephawe, 2020. "Sustainable Application of Livestock Water Footprints in Different Beef Production Systems of South Africa," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(23), pages 1-13, November.

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