Water Resources in Mexico Scarcity, Degradation, Stress, Conflicts, Management, and Policy /
Water resources in Mexico are threatened by scarcity, pollution and climate change. In two decades water consumption doubled, producing water stress in dry seasons and semi-arid and arid regions. Water stress rises due to physical and economic stress. In seven parts a multidisciplinary team analyzes...
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Format: | Électronique eBook |
Langue: | Inglés |
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Berlin, Heidelberg :
Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer,
2011.
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Édition: | 1st ed. 2011. |
Collection: | Hexagon Series on Human and Environmental Security and Peace,
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Accès en ligne: | Texto Completo |
Table des matières:
- Part I: Hydrological processes, management of basins and their interaction with climate, soil and biota
- Part 2: Uses of water, availability and alternative sources
- Part 3: Quality of water, pollution and health
- Part 4: Social effects, conflicts and hydro-diplomacy
- Part 5: Public policy, institutions and legal aspects.