What percentage of the population does not have access to a reliably uncontaminated source of drinking water? What is our global water footprint? How can we address the rising demand for a finite resource?
This visual guide to the state of the planet’s fresh water supply pairs concise text with vibrant infographics, maps, and charts to thoroughly explore these issues and more. Among the topics addressed: water pricing and privatization, fragile ecosystems, climate impacts, integrated water resource management, and more.
"An appealing, brief volume that covers the global state of water resources, uses, and issues. . . . Recommended."
—Choice
