Impact of climate change on water and health / editor, Velma I. Grover.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Grover, Velma I.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hydrologic cycle.

Fresh water--Health aspects.

Fresh water.

Climatic changes--Health aspects.

Climatic changes.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (x, 416 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps (some color)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Boca Raton, Fla. : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Since the hydrological cycle is so intricately linked to the climate system, any change in climate impacts the water cycle in terms of change in precipitation patterns, melting of snow and ice, increased evaporation, increased atmospheric water vapor and changes in soil moisture and run off. Consequently, climate change could result in floods in some areas and droughts in others resulting in varying availability and the quality of water affects the quality of life, food security and also health security. This book examines the impact of climate change on water as well as health.

Contents:

section 1. General introduction

section 2. Case studies : impact of cc on water (and human life).

Notes:

"A science publishers book."

"A Science Publishers book."

Includes bibliographical references.

OCLC-licensed vendor bibliographic record.

ISBN:

0-429-07208-2

1-4665-7750-9

9780429072086

OCLC:

836848737