water-supply

Explores the issues surrounding water resources, presenting diverse opinions on such topics as access to water, sewage systems, and bottled water.

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

Discusses the importance of water and its conservation, covering how to save it, how it is cleaned and reused, pollution, ice, the melting of the polar caps, and emergencies around the world, and includes a glossary.

Presents a practical 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.

Using simple text and pictures, gives examples of ways we use water.

"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.

Provides information about Earth's water supplies, tracing the cycle by which the water moves around the world; discusses the damage that has been done to water by people and industry; and looks at efforts to eliminate water pollution.

Examines the environmental, social, and economic issues involved in the use of fresh water around the world.