Если смотреть с юридической и управленческой стороны, испарение воды часто связано не с техникой, а с правилами пользования водой и ресурсами.

1. Права на воду (water rights)

Во многих странах Африки действуют системы лицензий:

государство владеет водными ресурсами;

компания или община получает разрешение на забор определённого объёма.

Иногда дешевле испарить лишнюю воду, чем:

хранить её,

перераспределять,

нарушить лимит использования.

Это встречается в сельском хозяйстве и добывающих проектах.

2. Требования к сбросу воды

Законы по охране окружающей среды могут запрещать сбрасывать:

солёную,

химически загрязнённую,

шахтную воду.

Поэтому её помещают в испарительные пруды (evaporation ponds) — вода уходит, а загрязнение остаётся под контролем.

Это распространено в:

горнодобывающей промышленности,

нефтегазе,

переработке минералов.

3. Трансграничные водные соглашения

Многие реки проходят через несколько стран (например, бассейн Нил).
Иногда государства ограничены договорами по объёму воды, который можно удерживать или перенаправлять. В таких условиях локальные проекты используют испарительные бассейны вместо изменения русел или хранения.

4. Бюрократия и инфраструктура

В ряде регионов:

нет очистных сооружений,

нет канализации,

нет систем повторного использования воды.

С точки зрения регуляторов испарительный пруд — самый простой способ соблюсти формальные нормы.

5. Горнодобыча и литий/уран

В проектах добычи минералов (рассолы, урановые хвостохранилища) регуляторы прямо требуют испарительных систем для изоляции растворов.

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Коротко: часто воду «испаряют» не из-за нехватки технологий, а потому что так проще выполнить закон, лицензии и экологические требования.

Если хочешь, могу разобрать конкретные страны — там правила сильно отличаются (например, в Намибия, ЮАР и Кения).

#Африка #ВодныеРесурсы #ВодноеПраво #Экология #ИспарительныеПруды #WaterManagement #WaterRights #Mining #SaltProduction #Desalination #Climate #WaterScarcity #EnvironmentalRegulation #Hydrology #ResourceManagement 💧🌍

Environment Agency Fails to Test for All Toxic PFAS Emitted by Lancashire Chemicals Plant

The Environment Agency is currently investigating the presence of PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals,' near a chemicals plant in Lancashire operated by AGC Chemicals. Despite evidence that AGC is producing and emitting a toxic PFAS called EEA-NH4 into the River Wyre, the agency is not testing for thi... [More info]

CPH Daily Bulletin 10/1/2025

#Texas firm proposes major change in #California offshore oil project amid mounting troubles

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-09-30/legal-troubles-california-texas-oil-firm-pivot

#OilDrilling #ClimateCrisis #FossilFuels #EnvironmentalRegulation

See what we can do?

"Here we reconstruct a 60-year history of lead concentration (lead/calcium) and isotopic composition in a coral from Dongsha Atoll in the northern South China Sea. The record shows a fourfold increase in lead level from 1953 to the mid-2000s, followed by a ~60% decline over the next decade. Shifts in lead isotopic composition suggest a transition from local automotive emissions to more distant industrial emissions, primarily from coal combustion in mainland China after 2000. This industrial source has declined significantly after the mid-2000s in response to stricter air pollution controls. Our findings highlight both the lasting legacy of leaded gasoline and the effectiveness of recent environmental policies in reducing atmospheric lead exposure."

#LeadPollution
#EnvironmentalRegulation

https://www.nature.com/articles/s43247-025-02363-5

California Fires: A Call for Empathy, Not Condemnation

When wildfires sweep through California, devastating homes, ecosystems, and lives, they bring untold pain to those affected. Yet, amidst the ash and smoke, some see these disasters not as a crisis requiring empathy and action but as a stage for their religious or ideological beliefs. Ultra-conservative voices often seize on these tragedies to paint them as divine retribution or a “cleansing” of perceived sin, mainly targeting cities like Los Angeles for their progressive values.

This narrative not only deepens societal divides but distracts from the pressing issue at hand: the urgent need for environmental regulation to mitigate the impact of climate change.

The Danger of Misplaced Blame

The rhetoric of using natural disasters as moral judgment is not new. It’s a scapegoating mechanism that distances people from the real cause—human action (or inaction) on climate. By framing the fires as punishment, the focus shifts away from the actual solutions that could prevent further devastation, such as sustainable land management, wildfire prevention strategies, and global cooperation on environmental reforms.

What’s more, such condemnatory views lack empathy for the people suffering. Families who have lost their homes, firefighters risking their lives, and communities forced to evacuate don’t need to hear that their pain is part of some cosmic reckoning. What they need is support—both emotional and systemic.

A Global Responsibility

Climate change is not a California problem; it’s a global one. Fires of this magnitude are fueled by rising temperatures, prolonged droughts, and decades of poor land-use policies. The U.S., as a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, must take responsibility by enforcing environmental regulations that prioritize sustainability. This isn’t about repentance; it’s about accountability and action.

At the same time, empathy must lead the way in our collective response. Natural disasters are a test of humanity—not a stage for judgment. Rebuilding efforts require unity, not division. From supporting affected communities to advocating for climate policies, there’s a role for everyone.

The Need for Empathy Over Ideology

When we reduce a disaster like the California fires to a simplistic narrative of morality, we dehumanize those affected. Instead, we must center compassion. Listening to survivors, understanding the root causes of these fires, and advocating for policies to prevent future tragedies are far more meaningful actions than proclaiming the end of the world, or repentance for our sins.

The fires are not a sign of divine wrath. They’re a reflection of our planet in crisis and the urgent need for change. California doesn’t need condemnation—it needs allies willing to fight for a better, safer future.

For a list of organizations that are helping with relief funds and assistance please see the links below:

Help Los Angeles Wildfire Victims – Relief Organizations Help Victims of California Wildfires – Los Angeles County

#CaliforniaWildfires #CaliforniaWildfires #climateChangeAction #ClimateChangeAction #empathyInDisasters #EmpathyMatters #environmentalRegulation #HaveACupOfJohanny #wildfirePrevention

Check out this new paper by Yana Yakushina in the Journal of Environmental Management: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.123757

#LightPollution #Sustainability #EnvironmentalRegulation

Whoever is responsible for this had better be held accountable: “Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Republican Governor Mike DeWine said he learned that the train cars were marked as non-hazardous, and thus officials weren’t notified that the train would be crossing through the state.” 🤬

#Pollution #OhioTrainDisaster #EnvironmentalContaminationandRemediation #PublicHealth #EnvironmentalRegulation

https://grist.org/accountability/derailed-train-cars-ohio-not-labeled-toxic-cargo/

Call for Papers – Uppsala Workshop in Financial and Business History 2023: “Environmental regulation and sustainable business”

Uppsala, Sweden, 9-10 June 2023 - DL for abstracts 15 March

Further information: https://www.ucbh.uu.se/ucbh-workshop/

#business #sustainability #environmentalregulation #regulation #bizhis #businesshistory #histodon #histodons