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Peter H. Gleick, President of the Pacific Institute for Studies in Development, Environment and Security, and co-chair of the water resources sector, has just published a book entitled "The World's Water: The Biennial Report on Freshwater Resources". The book summarizes a wealth of data on freshwater resources, and how they may be affected by global climatic changes as well as impacts to agriculture and human health. Gleick also discusses sustainable approaches to water management, new technologies in maintaining fresh water resources, and international conflicts over water resources. The book is available for $29.95 from Island Press; phone: (800) 828-1302; fax: (707) 983-6414.
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