Water wars are global, some subtle and intentionally subdued, but billions of people seek sustenance from water against corporate forces eager to own water rights and commons. Peter anninn begins his book great lakes water wars by stating if the twentieth century was the century of oil, then the twentyfirst century will be the century of water. The books central premise is that an era of warring over the great lakes is under way, and that the lakes future and the regions way of life. The book is an important one and thus it must be viewed with a critical eye to see if it holds water. Destined to be the definitive story for the general public as well as policymakers, the great lakes water wars is a balanced, comprehensive look behind the scenes at the conflicts and compromises that are the pastand futureof this unique resource. You have to force yourself to remember that youre actually reading about policy, science, and law.
Great lakes water wars landscape architecture magazine. Peter annin, author of the great lakes water wars, is the new codirecter of the mary griggs burke center for freshwater innovation at northland college and director of environmental communication. Peter annin, author of the great lakes water wars, visited some communities in uzbekistan to see what happens to a waterbased culture without water. Apr 02, 2015 peter annin, author of the great lakes water wars, is the new codirecter of the mary griggs burke center for freshwater innovation at northland college and director of environmental communication. Great lakes water wars is a captivating account of past challenges as well as the social, economic, and ecological challenges we must overcome as our insatiable thirst exceeds natures ability to provide. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the great lakes water wars. At the moment, rules are in place to protect the great lakes from a national water grab.
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