Global water security [electronic resource] an engineering perspective
Global water security an engineering perspective [electronic resource]
- London Royal Academy of Engineering 2010
Foreword by Professor Peter Guthrie -- Executive summary -- Introduction, scope and definitions -- Managing the water cycle -- Pressures on water supply -- Pressures on demand -- Economic impact -- Tackling threats to water security -- New and better technologies, techniques and practices -- Tools to support policy development -- Conclusions and recommendations -- References -- Annexes
Looks at the global issue of water security and its implications for the UK. Makes recommendations for policies and further research to tackle the problem.
1903496551
International
Foreword by Professor Peter Guthrie -- Executive summary -- Introduction, scope and definitions -- Managing the water cycle -- Pressures on water supply -- Pressures on demand -- Economic impact -- Tackling threats to water security -- New and better technologies, techniques and practices -- Tools to support policy development -- Conclusions and recommendations -- References -- Annexes
Looks at the global issue of water security and its implications for the UK. Makes recommendations for policies and further research to tackle the problem.
1903496551
International