Author: United States. General Accounting OfficePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Combined sewer overflows
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Combined Sewer Flooding and Pollution: What can be done to minimize or eliminate urban flooding?
Author: United States. General Accounting OfficePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Combined sewer overflows
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Combined Sewer Flooding and Pollution: A profile of urban flooding in the Chicago Metropolitan Area
Author: United States. General Accounting OfficePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Combined sewer overflows
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Combined Sewer Flooding and Pollution: The Tunnel and Reservoir Plan: its status and impact
Author: United States. General Accounting OfficePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Combined sewer overflows
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Combined Sewer Flooding and Pollution--a National Problem
Author: United States. General Accounting OfficePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Combined sewer overflows
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Combined Sewer Flooding and Pollution: An executive summary
Author: United States. General Accounting OfficePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Combined sewer overflows
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Combined Sewer Flooding and Pollution: A synopsis of the flooding of the 54 Chicago area communities
Author: United States. General Accounting OfficePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Combined sewer overflows
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
Global Solutions for Urban Drainage
Author: Eric W. StreckerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Drainage
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Nature-Based Solutions to Climate Change Adaptation in Urban Areas
Author: Nadja KabischPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319560913
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
This open access book brings together research findings and experiences from science, policy and practice to highlight and debate the importance of nature-based solutions to climate change adaptation in urban areas. Emphasis is given to the potential of nature-based approaches to create multiple-benefits for society. The expert contributions present recommendations for creating synergies between ongoing policy processes, scientific programmes and practical implementation of climate change and nature conservation measures in global urban areas. Except where otherwise noted, this book is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Sustainable Water Management
Author: Daniel H. ChenPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1315356317
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
While the world’s population continues to grow, the availability of water remains constant. Facing the looming water crisis, society needs to tackle strategic management issues as an integrated part of the solution toward water sustainability. The first volume in the two-volume set Sustainable Water Management and Technologies offers readers a practical and comprehensive look at such key water management topics as water resource planning and governance, water infrastructure planning and adaption, proper regulations, and water scarcity and inequality. It discusses best management practices for water resource allocation, ground water protection, and water quality assurance, especially for rural, arid, and underdeveloped regions of the world. Timely topics such as drought, ecosystem sustainability, climate change, and water management for shale oil and gas development are presented. Discusses best practices for water resource allocation, ground water protection, and water quality assurance. Offers chapters on urban, rural, arid, and underdeveloped regions of the world. Describes timely topics such as drought, ecosystem sustainability, climate change, and water management for shale oil and gas development. Covers water resource planning and governance, water infrastructure planning and adaptation, proper regulations, and water scarcity and inequality Discusses water resource monitoring, efficiency, and quality management.
Urban Water in Japan
Author: Rutger de GraafPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1482266229
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Water control is essential to Japan, as more than half of its invested capital is concentrated in elevations under sea level and the majority of the island nation is exceptionally vulnerable to flooding. To avoid potential crisis, the Japanese have developed exceptionally innovative water management practices. Offering the unique perspective of Dut