The Atlas of Water: Mapping the World's Most Critical Resource'A striking new approach to cartography... no-one wishing to keep a grip on the reality of the world should be without these books.' International Herald Tribune'This book contains not just maps but also visually ingenious tables, graphs, pie charts and colour photos revealing, amongst others, uses and abuses, water health, the reshaping of the natural water flow and cycle, water 'wars', and ways forward'OXFAM Development Resources ReviewToday, more than a billion people are without easy access to safe drinking water. By 2050, almost half the world's population will face severe water shortages.The planet is running out of fresh water fast. Yet water is a key commodity for future development. This crucial and timely atlas shows water distribution worldwide, and considers a future where privatization and profit dictate availability.With snapshots of vulnerable areas - such as Bangladesh, California, Mexico City and the Middle East - as well as the global picture, this is a unique resource for general readers, as well as policy makers and students. |
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Domestic water use Amount of water withdrawn for domestic use per year | 2000
cubic metres per person 1 cubic metre (m') = 1,000 litres 200 or more 100 – 199
50 – 99 10 – 49 s 0 - 9 no data ater usage is one of the most conspicuous forms ...
Domestic water use Amount of water withdrawn for domestic use per year | 2000
cubic metres per person 1 cubic metre (m') = 1,000 litres 200 or more 100 – 199
50 – 99 10 – 49 s 0 - 9 no data ater usage is one of the most conspicuous forms ...
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Instead, they have to fetch their water, often several times a day, in a pail or jar.
Women may carry around 15 litres of water at a time – back-breaking work, which
may take several hours each day. Governments and aid agencies have made ...
Instead, they have to fetch their water, often several times a day, in a pail or jar.
Women may carry around 15 litres of water at a time – back-breaking work, which
may take several hours each day. Governments and aid agencies have made ...
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20 - litres 7- litres - * |- IAsia East West - Europe Europe Water globalization THE
WATER BUSINESS Water is a vital natural. Millennium Goal of halving the
proportion of the population without access to an improved water supply, and to ...
20 - litres 7- litres - * |- IAsia East West - Europe Europe Water globalization THE
WATER BUSINESS Water is a vital natural. Millennium Goal of halving the
proportion of the population without access to an improved water supply, and to ...
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Contents
Preface | 9 |
Acknowledgements | 15 |
MORE PEOPLE LESS WATER | 23 |
Copyright | |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | The Atlas of Water: Mapping the World's Most Critical Resource Earthscan Atlas Series |
| Authors | Robin Clarke, Jannet King |
| Edition | illustrated, reprint |
| Publisher | Earthscan, 2004 |
| Length | 127 pages |
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