water-supply

Discusses the central role of water in life on Earth, looks at how people's lack of awareness of water has led to a crisis in the United States and around the world, and argues there is an abundance of water available if people can learn to rethink how they approach and use the resource.

Photographs and simple text describe the earth's water, why people, plants, and animals need water, and ways to protect the world's water source.

"In many countries, safe drinkable water is not a guarantee. This book looks at the challenges to the world water supply, and the far-reaching environmental, commercial and political costs if those challenges are not met. Among the topics covered are problems of population growth and climate change"--Provided by publisher.

Hydro, a water molecule on the move, introduces the hydrologic cycle and explains why it's important to keep water clean as he changes state from solid to liquid to gas.

Tells the story of the world's growing fresh water crisis, and looks at how the problem is being exacerbated by governments around the world which are giving authority over water away to private companies for use as a tradable good--its use and distribution determined by the principles of profit.

Explores the reasons why water supplies are declining in countries around the world, placing the blame on corporate and personal greed, and discusses the dangerous effects of water shortage on the land and its people.

Examines the shortage of water available for human consumption in locations throughout the world, looking at the disparities that exist between the haves and have-nots, the struggles for control of waterways, and the crisis conditions that exist in southern California, Atlanta, Boliva, and other locations.

Explores water lore and science, focusing on the present-day challenges of pollution and ecological destruction of the Earth's waters.

Presents pro-con essays about more than thirty alphabetically arranged topics related to water and the environment around the world since 1945.

Examines the water cycle, looks at the huge amounts of water consumed for a variety of purposes every day, and discusses what is being done around the world to ensure everyone has access to a safe and adequate supply of water.