Publication

2010 - Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg

Language

English

Word Count

58,500 words, Guess

Page Count

234 pages

Identifiers

and 1 more

Classifications

  • LCCHV626.M45 W38 2010

Description

"Water scarcity affects hydrologic resources, systems connectivity, biodiversity, water quality, and river ecosystem functioning. It has direct impacts on economic sectors that use and depend on water, such as agriculture, tourism, industry, energy and transport. The Mediterranean Basin is one of the regions in the world most vulnerable to climate changes, as well as one of the most impacted by human water demand. This volume provides an in-depth view of the water quality and quantity implications of water scarcity. It highlights its possible causes and describes the effects in regions under Mediterranean climate. The topics covered include climate effects, water resources (use, storage and new sources), water quality (chemical and microbiological), and the effects on ecosystems suffering from water scarcity. This book is addressed to scientists and students, but also to managers involved in the necessary decision making process to face future periods of drought"--P. [4] of cover.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • The handbook of environmental chemistry -- v. 8

Other Editions

  • Water scarcity in the Mediterranean: perspectives under global changeSpringer-Verlag2010-01-01

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