Contesting Hidden Waters : Conflict Resolution for Groundwater and Aquifers /
The world increasingly relies on groundwater resources for drinking water and the provision of food for a growing population. The utilization of aquifer systems also extends beyond freshwater supply to include other resources such as heat extraction and the storage and disposal of substances. Unlike...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London :
Routledge/Taylor and Francis,
2014.
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| Series: | Earthscan water text series.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | The world increasingly relies on groundwater resources for drinking water and the provision of food for a growing population. The utilization of aquifer systems also extends beyond freshwater supply to include other resources such as heat extraction and the storage and disposal of substances. Unlike other books about conflict resolution and negotiations over water resources, this volume is unique in focusing exclusively on conflicts over groundwater and aquifers. The author explores the specific challenges presented by these ""hidden"" resources, which are shown to be very different. |
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| Item Description: | Electronic resource. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (211 pages) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781136212758 1136212752 |