Alley, William M. creator Alley, Rosemarie Co-author text London Yale University Press 2017 monographic eng

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ix, 294 p. Includes bibliographical reference and index 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. U22 Q7 9780300220384 RTL 260407 20260409144353.0