| Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam Versus Aswan High Dam: A View from Egypt 2019 Edition Contributor(s): Negm, Abdelazim M. (Editor), Abdel-Fattah, Sommer (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3319955993 ISBN-13: 9783319955995 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $427.49 Product Type: Hardcover Published: November 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental) - Science | Earth Sciences - Hydrology - Political Science | Public Policy - Environmental Policy |
| Dewey: 363.7 |
| Series: Handbook of Environmental Chemistry |
| Physical Information: 1.31" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (2.27 lbs) 594 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This unique volume discusses various aspects of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) and the Aswan High Dam (AHD) including their positive and negative impacts. It presents up-to-date research findings by Egyptian scientists and researchers covering several interesting hot topics under the following main themes: - Major impacts of GERD compared with the AHD - Environmental impacts of the AHD - Modeling scenarios investigating the impacts of GERD on the AHD and downstream - Environmental and social impacts of GERD on Egypt - Status and assessment of the sediment of the AHD reservoir and modeling the impacts of GERD on Lake Nubia sediment accumulation - Proposed scenarios for maximizing the benefits of the AHD reservoir - International aspects of GERD and the AHDThe volume also offers a set of conclusions and recommendations to optimize the cooperation between Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia. It appeals to postgraduate students, researchers, scientists, professionals and policy planners. |