So far, we have not seriously looked into conservation measures, like harvesting rain water (abundant at times) and controlling unnecessary wastage. Until we have tried our best, we should not consider ourselves as facing water shortage soon. We can still afford to have people using a running hose to wash cars, water plants and washing floors. Leakages (including water theft) in the water distribution is estimated at around 40%, if not mistaken.
Myth No.2: Energy shortage
So far, we have not looked into alternative sources of energy like solar, wind, as well as not having tapped exhaustively into easily available water sources. Yet we are told that we need nuclear energy before we run out of energy sources!
We are so fortunate in having a tropical climate, unlike those temperate countries where heating is a real problem to prevent hypothermia. At worst, we face only feeling uncomfortable without air-conditioning or electric fan.
We have yet to resort to a campaign like in Britain's 'Save it' where everyone is being told to save electricity, wherever and whenever possible. We can still afford to have youngsters, especially, leaving their electrical devices on at all times, not to mention the larger scale waste of having buildings lighted up just to boost egos.
Myth No.3: No more space for landfills
We have yet to make full use of Re-cycling methods to reduce most of our solid waste, yet we are being told that we require unhealthy incinerators. Just separating wastes into glass, plastic, paper, organic and non-recyclable, and presto! we have reduced the bulk of our waste. Re-cycling being profitable, properly segregated waste will have no shortage of takers or even buyers.
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