Water Resources in Mexico: Scarcity, Degradation, Stress, Conflicts, Management, and Policy 2012 Edition Contributor(s): Oswald Spring, Ursula (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3642271308 ISBN-13: 9783642271304 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $208.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2013 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science | Earth Sciences - Hydrology - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - General - Nature | Environmental Conservation & Protection - General |
Dewey: 333.910 |
Series: Hexagon Series on Human and Environmental Security and Peace |
Physical Information: 530 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Ecology - Cultural Region - Mexican |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher 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. |