United Arab Emirates. Oil and water resources
Description
The UAE's oil is plentiful and readily consumed by an energy-thirsty world; meanwhile, the nation struggles with its own thirst for water. This program documents the history of the wealthy Arab nation and how it deals with water scarcity and an abundance of petroleum. Detailed discussions of the oil drilling and seawater desalinization processes, conversations with young UAE citizens, and a stroll through a souk, or public market, vividly illustrate cultural and economic aspects of this Persian Gulf country.
Runtime
25 min
Series
Subjects
- Human geography (324)
- International economic relations (341)
- Nature (209)
- Power resources (209)
- Environmental geography (78)
- Natural resources (402)
- Mechanics (142)
- Physical geography (411)
- Energy development (76)
- Dynamics (47)
- Economic geography (159)
- Human ecology (350)
- Energy consumption (72)
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
[2005], c2002
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