Sustainable Development An Appraisal from the Gulf Region (Paperback Book)

Name: Sustainable Development An Appraisal from the Gulf Region (Paperback Book)
Brand: Berghahn Books

Berghahn Books

With growing evidence of unsustainable use of the world\u2019s resources, such as hydrocarbon reserves, and related environmental pollution, as in alarming climate change predictions, sustainable development is arguably the prominent issue of the 21st century. This volume gives a wide ranging introduction focusing on the arid Gulf region, where the challenges of sustainable development are starkly evident. The Gulf relies on non-renewable oil and gas exports to supply the world\u2019s insatiable CO2 emitting energy demands, and has built unsustainable conurbations with water supplies dependent on energy hungry desalination plants and deep aquifers pumped beyond natural replenishment rates. Sustainable Development has an interdisciplinary focus, bringing together university faculty and government\n\nSustainable Development\nAn Appraisal from the Gulf Region\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nP;