Not a drop to drink water for a thirsty world
Water is one of Earths hot environmental topics. The scarcity of clean drinking water will have dramatic consequences for humanity in the 21st century: water disputes could spark regional conflict, while increased desertification and drought could affect world food supplies and the future of farming...
| Main Author: | Burgan, Michael. |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Washington, D.C. :
National Geographic,
c2008.
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National Geographic investigates
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Series: National Geographic investigates
National Geographic investigates ancient Africa: archaeology unlocks the secrets of Africa's past
National Geographic investigates ancient Aztec: archaeology unlock the secrets of Mexico's past
National Geographic investigates ancient China: archaeology unlocks the secrets of China's past
National Geographic investigates ancient Egypt: archaeology unlocks the secrets of Egypt's past
National Geographic investigates ancient Greece: archaeology unlocks the secrets of Greece's past
National Geographic investigates ancient Inca: archaeology unlocks the secrets of the Inca's past
National Geographic investigates ancient India: archaeology unlocks the secrets of India's past
National Geographic investigates ancient Iraq: archaeology unlocks the secrets of Iraq's past
National Geographic investigates ancient Pueblo: archeology unlocks the secretes of America's past
National Geographic investigates ancient Rome: archaeology unlocks the secrets of Rome's past
Ancient Celts: archaeology unlocks the secrets of the Celtic past
Ancient Maya: archaeology unlocks the secrets to the Maya's past
Animals on the edge: science races to save species threatened with extinction
Extreme weather: science tackles global warming and climate change
Genetics: from DNA to designer dogs
Medical mysteries: science researches conditions from bizarre to deadly
Not a drop to drink: water for a thirsty world
Outbreaks: science seeks safeguards for global health
Future tech: from personal robots to motorized monocycles
The human brain: inside your body's control room