Out of Water: From Abundance to Scarcity and How to Solve the World’s Water Problems

Contents

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

Foreword

Preface

Chapter 1 Not Another Crisis!

Why Is Water Important?

Some Water Facts

Chapter 2 From Abundance to Scarcity in 25 Years

The River Jordan

The South Asian Groundwater Phenomenon

The Murray-Darling Basin

The Colorado River

Lessons from History

Chapter 3 Causes of Water Scarcity

Introduction

Blue and Green Water

Causes of Water Scarcity

Population Growth Impact

Dietary Change

Biofuel Production

Urbanization, Globalization, and Other Factors

Climate Change Impact

Conclusion

Chapter 4 Climate Change and Water

What Are the Most Likely Impacts of Climate Change?

Climate Change Impacts in Asia

Climate Change Impacts in Australia

Does Water Have a Role in Mitigating Climate Change?

Adapting to ...