water-supply

Explores how science is being used to create sustainable water.

"Many people around the world don't have clean water. Fog often goes unused by people. Fog nets can provide communities with clean, cheap water. [This book] looks at the science behind the technology and how it can improve the lives of whole communities"--Provided by publisher.

A young boy whose family wastes water puts some water-saving strategies in place after his neighbor Kirsty helps him imagine what would happen if the world ran out of water.

Examines water pollution and freshwater supply and demand, discusses how resources are polluted, and explores conservation and protection methods as well as improvements that can ensure quality water.

"The Green River, the most significant tributary of the Colorado River, runs 730 miles and has been stopped up by dams, slaked off by irrigation, and dried up by cities. Former raft guide and environmental reporter Heather Hansman paddles the river from source to confluence to see what the experience might teach her about the present and future of water in the West"--OCLC.

"America's wettest state is running out of water, Florida--with its swamps, lakes, extensive coastlines, and legions of life-giving springs--faces a drinking water crisis. Drying Up is a wake-up call and a hard look at what the future holds for those who call Florida home."--Dust jacket.

"[The author] . . . shows how our drinking water got contaminated, what it may be doing to us, and what we must do to make it safe"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a guide that addresses the major issues in the management and use of the earth's water resources, and examines the effects of water and air pollution on the earth. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Describes how people are adapting to the increase in the need for safeguarding water and food supplies caused by global warming.

Explains why the world's rivers are under threat, examining issues of population growth, farming, fertilizer, pollution, dams, and irrigation, and looking at what can be done to help.