water-supply

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Keepers of the spring

reclaiming our water in an age of globalization
2004
The author provides an historical look into the ancient water management practices in India, Africa, China, Israel, and other water-stressed locations, and describes how they have reversed decertification and dropping water tables through a combination of ancient tradition and modern technology.

A cool drink of water

2002
Depicts people around the world collecting, chilling, and drinking water.

Water

almost enough for everyone
1995
Provides an in-depth look at the social and environmental implications of a severe drought, and suggests some possible solutions.

Not a drop to drink

water for a thirsty world
2008
Examines the current water crisis in North America, explaining what has endangered the water supply and what can be done to stop the crisis and protect water resources.

Living waters

reading the rivers of the lower Great Lakes
2009
Margaret Wooster canoed, camped beside, and waded into eight Great Lakes watersheds across New York and Quebec and returned with stories of the history of hydropower development on the Niagara River, a portrait of an urban creek in Buffalo, and others.

Will the world run out of fresh water?

2007
Examines the dangers threatening the world's fresh water sources, speculating as to how long the water reserves will last and exploring what can be done to protect the reserves and help them last longer.

Science magazine's state of the planet, 2006-2007

2006
Presents a comprehensive overview of current environmental challenges from a number of leading scientists and researchers.

Water

the fate of our most precious resource
2001
Examines how water has been used to create and destroy civilizations throughout history and discusses the problems that could arise in the future if the world's water supply isn't protected.

Drip! drop!

how water gets to your tap
2000
Jo Jo and her zany dog Willy explain the water cycle and introduce experiments about water filtration, evaporation, and condensation.

Water power

2004
Describes the water cycle, explains how hydroelectric energy is produced, and discusses world water use, steam as a power source, wave power, tidal power, hydrogen fuel cells, and future water energy.

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