商品簡介
While many of the impacts of climate change are obvious, some may be less so, such as altering water cycles to the point where some areas may experience flooding while others see uncharacteristic droughts. This book explores the impact of climate change on water and water quality, as well as human health. The book is divided into two sections. The first series of chapters is a general introduction, and the second includes case studies from different regions of the world. Some specific topics include current impacts and future challenges for human security, the economics of climate change, restoring ecosystem health in a complex policy arena, and case studies from areas such as Brazil, India, Sweden, Africa, and others. Editor is Grover (engineering and public policy, McMaster U., Canada, and environmental studies, York U., Canada). Annotation c2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
