Alpine Waters

Most of the worlds mountains are rich in water and, as such, play a pivotal role in the global water cycle. They provide water for diverse human uses and ecosystems. Growing water demands as well as climate change will lead to ever-increasing pressure on mountain waters. Overcoming water-use confli...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Bundi, Ulrich. (Editor)
Format: Electronic
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2010.
Series:The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry, 6
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