Author

Contributions

  • SpringerLink (Online service) - Contributor

Publication

2011 - Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, Berlin, Heidelberg, Germany

Language

English

Word Count

131,000 words, Guess

Page Count

524 pages

Physical Format

Electronic resource

Identifiers

  • Internet Archivewaterresourcesme00spri
  • ISBN-139783642054310
  • ISBN-139783642054327
  • ISBN-103642054315
  • ISBN-103642054323
and 5 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number2011936515
  • OCLC Control Number495598109
  • Better World Books9783642054310
  • Better World Books9783642054327
  • Open LibraryOL25546655M

Classifications

  • LCCHD1696.M6 R44 2011
  • LCCQE1-996.5GB1001-1199
  • LCCGB3-5030

Description

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 hydrological processes in basins and their interaction with climate, soil and biota. Competing water use in agriculture, industry and domestic needs require savings, decontamination processes and desalination to satisfy the growing demand. Water quality affects health and ecosystems. This creates conflicts and cooperation that may be enhanced by public policy, institution building and social organization.

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Series Statement

  • Hexagon Series on Human and Environmental Security and Peace -- 7

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