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Global water security an engineering perspective [electronic resource]

By: Language: English Publication details: London Royal Academy of Engineering 2010ISBN:
  • 1903496551
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Partial contents:
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
Summary: 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.

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.

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