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Water in Plain Sight: Hope for a Thirsty World Paperback April 16, 2019
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Water In Plain Sight is an inspiring reminder that fixing the future of our drying planet involves understanding what makes natural systems thrive.
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What Stands Out
Global Awareness
Raises awareness about global water scarcity, encouraging readers to understand and engage with the critical issues surrounding clean water access across the world.
Inspiring Solutions
Offers innovative solutions and practices that individuals and communities can adopt to combat water scarcity, providing hope and actionable steps toward sustainable water use.
Engaging Narrative
Utilizes a compelling narrative style that captivates readers, combining factual data with personal stories to illustrate the impact of water scarcity and inspire advocacy for change.
Product Details
- Addresses water scarcity and its implications for food access, economic resilience, and climate change
- Presents a new perspective on water as a resource that transcends zero-sum thinking
- Features inspiring stories from around the globe on reviving lush, productive landscapes by allying with the water cycle
- Highlights examples such as restorative grazing in rural Zimbabwe and fruit-filled food forests grown from urban wastewater in Tucson, Arizona
- Provides an important reminder that fixing the future of our drying planet involves understanding and working with natural systems
- Authored by Judith D. Schwartz and published as a paperback on May 2, 2019
| Item Weight | 0.5 lbs (230 grams) |
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Environmental Advocates
Those who promote sustainable water management will find valuable insights and solutions presented in this book.
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Policy Makers
Government officials and policy makers looking to improve water access can benefit from the comprehensive analyses provided.
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Water Management Professionals
Engineers and water resource managers will gain practical knowledge and strategies for addressing water scarcity challenges.
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Casual Readers
Individuals looking for light reading may find the content focused on water issues too technical or dense.
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Fiction Enthusiasts
Those who prefer fictional narratives will likely be disappointed with the non-fiction nature of this book.
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Local Community Members
Residents seeking immediate local solutions may find broader global perspectives less relevant to their specific situations.
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Water in Plain Sight: Hope for a Thirsty World Paperback April 16, 2019
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Answer: The book is about water scarcity and its increasing dependence on economics, politics, and people’s food and lifestyle choices. -
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Answer: The main idea presented in the book is that understanding the water cycle and working with its natural movement can help revive lush productive landscapes and address water scarcity. -
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What are some examples of successful water solutions presented in the book?
Answer: The examples presented in the book include the successful revival of the river in rural Zimbabwe through restorative grazing, the fruit-filled food forest in Tucson, Arizona grown by harvesting urban wastewater, and the mini-oasis in West Texas nourished by dew.
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- Water scarcity is becoming increasingly dependent and a matter of concern across the globe
- Water is always on the move and we must learn to work with its natural movement
- Reviving lush productive landscapes can be achieved by understanding the water-cycle
- Water scarcity can be addressed with new routes to water security
- The book presents a refreshing perspective on water that transcends zero-sum thinking
- Fixing the future of our drying planet involves understanding what makes natural systems thrive
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