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Adrian Healy,
Steve Ormerod,
Isabelle Durance,
Maria W,
Nia Thomas,
Manny Zarate,
and
Haydee Martinez-Zavala
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Topics Covered
- Concepts in water security
- The water cycle
- Water quality
- Extreme events
- Water footprint
- Water access and ethics
- Water infrastructure
- Freshwater ecosystem decline
- Global climatic change
- Urbanisation / demographic change
- Reducing water demand
- Increasing water supply
- Catchment management
- Water governance
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Provides a comprehensive overview of water security, covering its various aspects, including water resources management, water quality, and water governance. It is written by experts in the field and valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding water security.
Provides a global perspective on water security. It examines the challenges and opportunities of water security in different regions of the world. It valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the global water crisis.
Provides a comprehensive overview of water security principles and practice. It covers a wide range of topics, including water resources management, water quality, and water governance. It valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding water security.
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Examines the global water crisis and its implications for water security. It covers a wide range of topics, including water scarcity, water pollution, and water conflict. It valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the global water crisis.
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A comprehensive treatment of the global water cycle, covering its physical, chemical, and biological components.
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A history of the water cycle and its impact on human civilization, from the earliest civilizations to the present day.
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A beautiful and informative book about the oceans, which are a major part of the water cycle.
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A simple and accessible introduction to the water cycle for younger readers.
A discussion of the role of water in the climate system, focusing on the water cycle.
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A look at the future of water, including the impact of climate change on the water cycle.
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A Spanish-language overview of the water cycle.
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Provides a comprehensive overview of water quality modeling, including the principles and practices of water quality modeling. It is an excellent resource for understanding the principles and practices of water quality modeling.
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Provides a comprehensive overview of extreme events and natural hazards, including their causes, impacts, and mitigation strategies. It is written by a leading expert in the field and valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about this topic.
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Provides a comprehensive overview of extreme weather and climate events, including their causes, impacts, and mitigation strategies. It is written by a leading expert in the field and valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about this topic.
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