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How changing the way we think about water and energy can secure the long-term sustainability of both precious resources Although it is widely understood that energy and water are the world’s two most critical resources, their vital interconnections and vulnerabilities are less often recognized. This farsighted book offers a new, holistic way of thinking about energy and water—a big picture approach that reveals the interdependence of the two resources, identifies the seriousness of the challenges, and lays out an optimistic approach with an array of solutions to ensure the continuing sustainability of both. Michael Webber, a leader and teacher in the field of energy technology and policy, explains how energy and water supplies are linked and how problems in either can be crippling for the other. He shows that current population growth, economic growth, climate change, and short-sighted policies are likely to make things worse. Yet, Webber asserts, more integrated planning with long-term sustainability in mind can avert such a daunting future. Combining anecdotes and personal stories with insights into the latest science of energy and water, he identifies a hopeful path toward wise long-range water-energy decisions and a more reliable and abundant future for humanity.

Hardcover: 248 pages

Publisher: Yale University Press (April 26, 2016)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0300212461

ISBN-13: 978-0300212464

Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 1 x 9.5 inches

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Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Best Sellers Rank: #535,702 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #90 in Books > Engineering & Transportation > Engineering > Civil & Environmental > Hydrology #425 in Books > Business & Money > Economics > Sustainable Development #462 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Politics & Government > Public Affairs & Policy > Environmental Policy

This is a book that made me think--from beginning to end. I'm not an engineer or a scientist, but I love learning about it in easily digestible ways. This book was accessible for even a poetry person like me. It helped me see how water and energy work together and sometimes against each other. So often these issues are presented as either/or, and I began to understand how much more complicated everything is. There are solutions to explore, but probably nothing is one size fits all--that was new information for me.

This is an engaging book that makes sense of the complex dynamics between water and energy. Michael has provided a clear examination of the issues of providing adequate energy and water for the world's growing population. He acknowledges the challenges we face and offers thoughtful scientific and policy-based solutions. Highly recommended.

Fantastic overview of the interaction of our water and power systems, and a great primer on the topic. Overall, an accessible book for non-technical types.

The writing could use more passion but the material is quite important

I'm still reading this book but I'm sure that there is great book because of Michael E. Webber,I had an opportunity of knowing him in a course at EDX, Energy 101.

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