World Water Scenarios Analysing Global Water Resources and Use
- List Price: $75.00
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publisher: Stylus Pub Llc
- Publish date: 12/01/2003
Description:
One of the most acute problems facing the world is shortage of fresh water. More than 1 billion people already do not have access to safe drinking water, and population and economic growth will impose water stress on more and more countries.
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These detailed and carefully modeled studies were prepared by the leading international experts in the field. They examine all the factors involved -- domestic consumption, industry, agriculture. They show the effects if current trends are not improved, and demonstrate how much difference more efficient and productive water use can make.
This book is the product of the most comprehensive analysis of the world's water ever undertaken, by the World Water Council, the volume provides a benchmark for all future research and policy on the issue.
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