When the Well Runs Dry: The Slow Train Wreck of Global Water Scarcity

When the Well Runs Dry: The Slow Train Wreck of Global Water Scarcity

Water scarcity is a growing issue worldwide and has many contributing factors, the most significant of which is the overuse of groundwater in irrigated agriculture. It is important to act now to progressively bring water demand and supply into balance in order to secure water supply for the future.

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal - American Water Works Association 2015-03, Vol.107 (3), p.65-76
1. Verfasser: Patrick, Roger
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Agriculture
Groundwater
Groundwater irrigation
Scarcity
Supply & demand
Water Demand
Water scarcity
Water Supply
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Zusammenfassung:Water scarcity is a growing issue worldwide and has many contributing factors, the most significant of which is the overuse of groundwater in irrigated agriculture. It is important to act now to progressively bring water demand and supply into balance in order to secure water supply for the future.
ISSN:0003-150X
1551-8833
DOI:10.5942/jawwa.2015.107.0042