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Battling to save the world's river deltas.

Authors :
Vörösmarty, Charles J.
Syvitski, James
Day, John
de Sherbinin, Alex
Giosan, Liviu
Paola, Chris
Source :
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists; Mar/Apr2009, Vol. 65 Issue 2, p31-43, 13p
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The fragility of the world's deltas is not solely a consequence of rising ocean waters. Human fresh water use is a predominant force behind receding coastlines. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00963402
Volume :
65
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
36881304
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2968/065002005