The World's Water 2008-2009
Title | The World's Water 2008-2009 PDF eBook |
Author | Peter H. Gleick |
Publisher | Island Press |
Pages | 422 |
Release | 2013-03-05 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 1597269662 |
Produced biennially, The World’s Water provides a timely examination of the key issues surrounding freshwater resources and their use. Each new volume identifies and explains the most significant trends worldwide, and offers the best data available on a variety of topics related to water. The 2008-2009 volume features overview chapters on: • water and climate change • water in China • status of the Millennium Development Goals for water • peak water • efficient urban water use • business reporting on water This new volume contains an updated chronology of global conflicts associated with water, as well as brief reviews of issues regarding desalination, the Salton Sea, and the Three Gorges Dam. From the world’s leading authority on water issues, The World’s Water is the most comprehensive and up-to-date source of information and analysis on freshwater resources and the political, economic, scientific, and technological issues associated with them. It is an essential reference for water resource professionals in government agencies and nongovernmental organizations, researchers, students, and anyone concerned with water and its use.
The World's Water
Title | The World's Water PDF eBook |
Author | Peter H. Gleick |
Publisher | Island Press |
Pages | 494 |
Release | 2014 |
Genre | Climatic changes |
ISBN | 161091483X |
Produced biennially, The World's Water is the most comprehensive and up-to-to date source of information and analysis on freshwater resources. Each new volume examines critical global trends and offers the best data available on a variety of topics related to water. Volume 8 features chapters on hydraulic fracturing (fracking), water footprints, sustainable water jobs, and desalination financing, among other timely issues. Water briefs provide concise updates on topics including the Dead-Sea and the role of water in the Syrian conflict. The World's Water is coauthored by MacArthur "genius" Peter H. Gleick and his colleagues at the world-renowned Pacific Institute. Since the first volume was published in 1998, the series has become an indispensable resource for professionals in government agencies and nongovernmental organizations, researchers, students, and anyone concerned with water and its use.
Biennial Report
Title | Biennial Report PDF eBook |
Author | North Carolina. Corporation Commission |
Publisher | |
Pages | 624 |
Release | 1907 |
Genre | |
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Biennial Report
Title | Biennial Report PDF eBook |
Author | Wisconsin Free Library Commission |
Publisher | |
Pages | 1080 |
Release | 1896 |
Genre | Libraries |
ISBN |
Re-evaluation of Some Organic Chemicals, Hydrazine and Hydrogen Peroxide
Title | Re-evaluation of Some Organic Chemicals, Hydrazine and Hydrogen Peroxide PDF eBook |
Author | IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans |
Publisher | |
Pages | 332 |
Release | 1999 |
Genre | Carcinogens |
ISBN |
Biennial Report
Title | Biennial Report PDF eBook |
Author | Kansas State Horticultural Society |
Publisher | |
Pages | 310 |
Release | 1891 |
Genre | |
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Biennial Report
Title | Biennial Report PDF eBook |
Author | Kansas State Library |
Publisher | |
Pages | 24 |
Release | 1912 |
Genre | Libraries |
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