Adapting to Droughts
Science to the Rescue: Adapting to Climate Change
Water supplies are being drastically reduced and are suddenly not reliable. Millions of human beings have no regular water supply, and thousands--most of them children--die every day. The western parts of North America as well as huge areas of Asia, Australia, Africa, and parts of southern Europe are all especially prone to drought. This problem has plagued human communities since the beginning of history. But scientists say human activities--mostly the burning of fossil fuels that release carbon dioxide and other gases into the atmosphere--have caused climate changes that make droughts more likely, more severe, and more frequent. This book explores the cutting-edge research and innovative projects, and simple, everyday water conservation measures available to all.
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Series review: Science to the Rescue"Each volume explores how climate change is impacting people, animals, and plants, and how it will have increasingly serious consequences. Stressing the urgency of the problems without making the situation seem hopeless, the authors encourage readers to act both by implementing individual actions ... and by supporting social and political changes; ... An extensive list of government agencies and private organizations working on environmental issues and suggestions for further reading offer additional resources for readers wanting to turn what they learn into action."
--School Library Journal
