Groundwater and Global Change in the Western Mediterranean Area: Environmental Implications

Groundwater is a vital resource for the Western Mediterranean area, providing water for drinking, irrigation, and industry. However, groundwater resources in this region are facing increasing pressure from a variety of factors, including climate change, population growth, and economic development.

Groundwater and Global Change in the Western Mediterranean Area (Environmental Earth Sciences)

by Wimpy Fan

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Climate change is expected to have a significant impact on groundwater resources in the Western Mediterranean area. Rising temperatures are likely to lead to increased evaporation and reduced precipitation, which will in turn reduce the amount of water available for recharge. Climate change is also likely to increase the frequency and severity of droughts, which can further stress groundwater resources.

Population growth is another major factor putting pressure on groundwater resources in the Western Mediterranean area. As the population grows, so does the demand for water. This demand is putting a strain on groundwater resources, which are already under stress from climate change.

Economic development is also putting pressure on groundwater resources in the Western Mediterranean area. As the economy grows, so does the demand for water for industrial purposes. This demand is putting a strain on groundwater resources, which are already under stress from climate change and population growth.

The combination of climate change, population growth, and economic development is putting a significant strain on groundwater resources in the Western Mediterranean area. These factors are likely to lead to a decrease in the quantity and quality of groundwater available for drinking, irrigation, and industry.

The book "Groundwater and Global Change in the Western Mediterranean Area: Environmental Implications" provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of groundwater resources in the Western Mediterranean area and the potential impacts of global change on these resources. The book includes contributions from leading experts in the field and provides a unique perspective on the challenges facing groundwater resources in this region.

The book is essential reading for anyone interested in the water resources of the Western Mediterranean area. It is also a valuable resource for policymakers and water managers who are responsible for managing groundwater resources in this region.

Table of Contents

• The Hydrogeology of the Western Mediterranean Area
• Climate Change and Groundwater Resources
• Population Growth and Groundwater Resources
• Economic Development and Groundwater Resources
• Groundwater Quality
• Groundwater Management
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"Groundwater and Global Change in the Western Mediterranean Area: Environmental Implications is a comprehensive and authoritative overview of the current state of groundwater resources in the Western Mediterranean area and the potential impacts of global change on these resources. The book is essential reading for anyone interested in the water resources of this region." - Dr. Peter Gleick, Pacific Institute

"This book provides a valuable synthesis of the latest research on groundwater resources in the Western Mediterranean area. The contributions from leading experts in the field provide a unique perspective on the challenges facing groundwater resources in this region." - Dr. Jay Famiglietti, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

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Groundwater and Global Change in the Western Mediterranean Area (Environmental Earth Sciences)

by Wimpy Fan

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	18040 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	335 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

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