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Water and Arid Lands of the Western United States A World Resources Institute Book
Author: Mohamed T. El-Ashry, Diana C. Gibbons
Year: 2009
Pages: 429
Format: PDF
File size: 11 MB
Language: ENG



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The book "Water and Arid Lands of the Western United States" by the World Resources Institute (WRI) is a comprehensive guide to understanding the complex issues surrounding water management in arid regions of the western United States. The book provides a thorough analysis of the challenges facing these regions, including population growth, economic development, and environmental degradation, and offers practical solutions to address these challenges. The book begins by highlighting the importance of water in the western United States, where it is a vital resource for agriculture, industry, and human consumption. However, the increasing demand for water has led to conflicts over its use, particularly in areas where water is scarce. The authors argue that effective water management requires a holistic approach that considers both the social and ecological aspects of water use. One of the key themes of the book is the need for sustainable water management practices that prioritize the needs of people and the environment. This involves balancing the competing demands of different stakeholders, such as farmers, industries, and communities, while ensuring that the needs of future generations are also considered. The authors emphasize the importance of adopting new technologies and strategies to improve water efficiency and reduce waste. The book also explores the impacts of climate change on water resources in the western United States, which are expected to become more frequent and severe due to changing precipitation patterns and rising temperatures. The authors stress the need for proactive planning and adaptation measures to mitigate these impacts and ensure the long-term sustainability of water resources. Another important aspect of the book is the need for better data and information to support water management decisions.
Книга «Water and Arid Lands of the Western United States» Института мировых ресурсов (WRI) является всеобъемлющим руководством для понимания сложных вопросов, связанных с управлением водными ресурсами в засушливых регионах западной части Соединенных Штатов. Книга содержит тщательный анализ проблем, стоящих перед этими регионами, включая рост населения, экономическое развитие и ухудшение состояния окружающей среды, и предлагает практические решения для решения этих проблем. Книга начинается с освещения важности воды на западе США, где она является жизненно важным ресурсом для сельского хозяйства, промышленности и потребления человеком. Однако растущий спрос на воду привел к конфликтам из-за ее использования, особенно в районах, где воды не хватает. Авторы утверждают, что эффективное управление водными ресурсами требует целостного подхода, учитывающего как социальные, так и экологические аспекты водопользования. Одна из ключевых тем книги - необходимость устойчивых практик управления водными ресурсами, которые ставят во главу угла потребности людей и окружающую среду. Это предполагает баланс конкурирующих потребностей различных заинтересованных сторон, таких как фермеры, отрасли и сообщества, при одновременном обеспечении учета потребностей будущих поколений. Авторы подчеркивают важность принятия новых технологий и стратегий для повышения эффективности использования воды и сокращения отходов. В книге также рассматриваются последствия изменения климата для водных ресурсов на западе США, которые, как ожидается, станут более частыми и серьезными из-за изменения характера осадков и повышения температуры. Авторы подчеркивают необходимость упреждающего планирования и мер по адаптации для смягчения этих воздействий и обеспечения долгосрочной устойчивости водных ресурсов. Другим важным аспектом книги является необходимость в более качественных данных и информации для поддержки решений по управлению водными ресурсами.
Water and Arid Lands of the Western United States del World Resource Institute (WRI) è una guida completa per comprendere le complesse questioni legate alla gestione delle risorse idriche nelle regioni aride degli Stati Uniti occidentali. Il libro fornisce un'analisi approfondita dei problemi che queste regioni affrontano, tra cui la crescita della popolazione, lo sviluppo economico e la deteriorazione ambientale, e offre soluzioni pratiche per affrontare questi problemi. Il libro inizia mettendo in luce l'importanza dell'acqua nell'ovest degli Stati Uniti, dove è una risorsa essenziale per l'agricoltura, l'industria e il consumo umano. Ma la crescente domanda di acqua ha causato conflitti a causa del suo utilizzo, soprattutto nelle zone in cui l'acqua è scarsa. Gli autori sostengono che una gestione efficiente delle risorse idriche richiede un approccio olistico che tenga conto sia degli aspetti sociali che ambientali della gestione dell'acqua. Uno dei temi chiave del libro è la necessità di pratiche sostenibili di gestione delle risorse idriche che pongano al centro le esigenze umane e l'ambiente. Ciò implica un equilibrio tra le esigenze concorrenti di diverse parti interessate, come agricoltori, industrie e comunità, tenendo al contempo conto delle esigenze delle generazioni future. Gli autori sottolineano l'importanza di adottare nuove tecnologie e strategie per migliorare l'utilizzo dell'acqua e ridurre i rifiuti. Il libro affronta anche gli effetti del cambiamento climatico sulle risorse idriche nell'ovest degli Stati Uniti, che si prevede diventeranno più frequenti e gravi a causa del cambiamento delle precipitazioni e dell'aumento delle temperature. Gli autori sottolineano la necessità di una pianificazione proattiva e di misure di adattamento per mitigare questi impatti e garantire la sostenibilità a lungo termine delle risorse idriche. Un altro aspetto importante del libro è la necessità di dati e informazioni migliori per supportare le soluzioni idriche.
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