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High and dry : meeting the challenges of the world's growing dependence on groundwater /
An engaging call to understand and protect groundwater, the primary source of drinking water for almost half of the world's population Groundwater is essential for drinking water and food security. It provides enormous environmental benefits by keeping streams and rivers flowing. But a growing...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Autores principales: | , |
| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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New Haven, Connecticut :
Yale University Press,
[2017]
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | An engaging call to understand and protect groundwater, the primary source of drinking water for almost half of the world's population Groundwater is essential for drinking water and food security. It provides enormous environmental benefits by keeping streams and rivers flowing. But a growing global population, widespread use of industrial chemicals, and climate change threaten this vital resource. Groundwater depletion and contamination has spread from isolated areas to many countries throughout the world. In this accessible and timely book, hydrology expert William M. Alley and science writ. |
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| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (ix, 294 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 251-283) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780300227550 0300227558 |