High and Dry
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High and Dry

Meeting the Challenges of the World's Growing Dependence on Groundwater

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High and Dry

Meeting the Challenges of the World's Growing Dependence on Groundwater

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An engaging call to understand and protect groundwater, the primary source of drinking water for almost half of the world’s population

Groundwater is essential for drinking water and food security. It provides enormous environmental benefits by keeping streams and rivers flowing. But a growing global population, widespread use of industrial chemicals, and climate change threaten this vital resource. Groundwater depletion and contamination has spread from isolated areas to many countries throughout the world. In this accessible and timely book, hydrology expert William M. Alley and science writer Rosemarie Alley sound the call to protect groundwater.

Drawing on examples from around the world, including case studies in the United States, Canada, Australia, India, and Sub-Saharan Africa, the authors examine groundwater from key scientific and socioeconomic perspectives. While addressing the serious nature of groundwater problems, the book includes stories of people who are making a difference in protecting this critical resource.

Director of science and technology for the National Ground Water Association, William M. Alley is a hydrology expert and authority on groundwater. Rosemarie Alley is a veteran science writer. They previously coauthored the book Too Hot to Touch, on nuclear waste.

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Publisher
Yale University Press
Year
2017
ISBN
9780300227550
Edition
1
Topic
Physical Sciences
Subtopic
Hydrology

Table of contents

  1. Contents
  2. Acknowledgments
  3. 1. Beyond Rain
  4. 2. India’s Silent Revolution
  5. 3. Arizona
  6. 4. The World’s Poorest People
  7. 5. Not All Aquifers Are Created Equal
  8. 6. Who Owns Groundwater?
  9. 7. Streamflow Depletion
  10. 8. Water for Nature
  11. 9. That Sinking Feeling
  12. 10. Recharge and Recycling
  13. 11. Poisoning the Well
  14. 12. Pathogens
  15. 13. Arsenic
  16. 14. Fracking
  17. 15. Nitrate and Aquifer Protection
  18. 16. Transboundary Aquifers
  19. 17. Sharing the Common Pool
  20. Notes
  21. Further Reading
  22. Index