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Author:
Birkhold, Matthew H., author.
Title:
Chasing icebergs : how frozen freshwater can save the planet / Matthew H. Birkhold.
Edition:
Center Point Large Print edition.
Publisher:
Center Point Large Print,
Copyright Date:
2023
Description:
302 pages (large print) : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Subject:
Large type books.
Icebergs--Utilization.
Water-supply.
Water security.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:
Harvesting icebergs for drinking water is not a new idea. But for the first time in human history, doing so on a massive global scale is both increasingly feasible and necessary for our survival. Chasing Icebergs delivers a kaleidoscopic history of humans' relationship with icebergs, and offers an urgent assessment of the technological, cultural, and legal obstacles we must overcome to harness this freshwater resource.
ISBN:
1638086818 : LIB
9781638086819 : LIB
LCCN:
bl2023012251
Locations:
GFPE771 -- Altoona Public Library (Altoona)
XSPE157 -- Atlantic Public Library (Atlantic)
CMPE792 -- Drake Community Library (Grinnell)

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