Examines water conservation around the world, discussing freshwater threats, management of river systems and water use, ways an individual can conserve water, and other related topics.
Explores some of the major environmental challenges the world faces that threatens the Earth's water resources, describing why water is important to food production and industry, and ways in which scientists are attempting to preserve available water supplies.
A discussion of water, explaining where it comes from and how it is processed and used, examining some of the ways in which water is wasted, and looking at what can be done to save water. Includes activities and a glossary.
"Read about global water scarcity and pollution, federal regulations and standards for water quality in the United States, and what you can do to help"--Provided by publisher.