The water-energy nexus in the American West /

The nexus between water and energy raises a set of public policy questions that go far beyond water and energy. Economic vitality and management of scarce and precious resources are at stake. This book contributes to the body of knowledge and understanding regarding water, energy, and the links betw...

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Corporate Author: ebrary, Inc
Other Authors: Kenney, Douglas S., 1964-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cheltenham, UK ; Northampton, MA : Edward Elgar, [2011]
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:The nexus between water and energy raises a set of public policy questions that go far beyond water and energy. Economic vitality and management of scarce and precious resources are at stake. This book contributes to the body of knowledge and understanding regarding water, energy, and the links between the two in the American West and beyond. The research and analyses presented by the authors shed new light on the choices that must be made in order to avoid unnecessary harm in the development and management of water and energy systems to meet public needs in an ever changing environmental and economic climate.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xvii, 274 pages) : illustrations
ISBN:9781849809375 (electronic bk.)