Facing the freshwater crisis. (cover story)

• Autores: Peter Rogers
• Localización: Scientific American, ISSN 0036-8733, Vol. 299, Nº. 2, 2008, págs. 46-50
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • This article discusses the possibility that increasing economic development and global warming will lead to water shortages around the world. The effects of global warming and globalization on water shortages are considered. The need to develop sustainable low technology solutions to water supply issues, particularly transitions to greater conservation in irrigation and low water plumbing, are described. INSETS: KEY CONCEPTS;Lots of Water, but Not Always Where It Is Needed;Pressure from Climate and Population Growth;Charge More for Water