Science and Sustainable Water

by Stuart A. Kallen

Overview

Science has much to offer the world in terms of achieving sustainable practices-in agriculture, water, energy, wildlife habitats, and even construction. Science and Sustainability examines the role that science can play in these areas and some of the specific changes that are leading the world ever closer to the goal of sustainability. Fascinating examples and fully documented quotes add insight and interest.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781682822579
Publisher:	Referencepoint Press
Publication date:	08/28/2017
Series:	Science and Sustainability Series
Pages:	80
Product dimensions:	6.60(w) x 9.40(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction: Sustainable Water 4

Chapter 1 The Science of Freshwater 8

Chapter 2 Reusing Wastewater 21

Chapter 3 Desalination 34

Chapter 4 Cleaning Up Polluted Water 46

Chapter 5 Sustainable Water in Cities 59

Source Notes 71

Find Out More 73

Index 75

Picture Credits 80

About the Author 80

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2017
Gr 9 Up—This series takes a close look at the science and sustainability of a number of different areas, including water use, agriculture, the construction industry, and energy production and consumption. Each title begins with an introduction that draws connections between sustainability and the specific issue, providing historical context and related contemporary science. The writing is dense and scientific, but the explanations are detailed, and the material builds on successive chapters. Researchers will find plenty of current facts and data to wade through, with references to other studies and articles that are listed in the back matter. The stock photographs are serviceable, and the design is simple; the real draw is the complexity of the information and the currency of these issues. VERDICT Ample research resources for high schoolers.

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