Energy, Water, And Food - 802 Words

1. Abstract Energy, water, and food are interdependent on one another. Water is the main contributor for the production of agriculture along with other food substances. The distribution of water is reliant on energy. Energy is used to pump water from the ground. Water is used in agricultural irrigation and energy is used to harvest the crops for food. All three sectors are indicators of a strong society. The relationships between these three sectors come with a cost. High amounts of energy are used to extract water. Extraction is both monetarily and environmentally costly. Using water in irrigation diverts river flows. Energy can be produced from rivers but diverting water to agriculture creates a lower flow. The balance of the trade-offs†¦show more content†¦Energy security is the concept that government should protect its citizens from crises that may arise between the availability and consumption of energy. Challenges are seen in the manipulation of power supplies because of uneven distribution to competition for energy resources. Food security is emphasized by the access to a supply of food. Throughout history, many different societies have struggled to maintain a sufficient supply of nutritious food for their citizens. The limited availability of food arose from factors such as droughts, war, energy shortages. Access to these three services is more about keeping a consistent supply to society, addressing supply fluctuations in times of extreme situation. Addressing these securities require collaboration among the sectors. Interdisciplinary communication in the politics of each sector can help plan for future potential conflict. 3. Interactions Among Security Sectors Energy, water, and food sectors work together in many ways. Water is used for the extraction of energy supplies such as fossil fuels. It is also used in mining and processing energy supplies. Energy is used in machinery for growing food and it is also used in the transportation of food supplies. Agriculturally, feedstock is grown to create biofuels which generate power and electricity. The cultivation of the amount of feedstock needed to create biofuel is