Water in the 21st-Century West (09) by Miller, Char [Paperback (2009)]

by Miller

Water in the 21st-Century West (09) by Miller, Char [Paperback (2009)]

Paperback

First published May 1, 2000

Reviews

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

probably more like 3 and a 1/2. I thought it was interesting and a pretty good read but I think it felt like it kind of lacked direction. I get it can be a challenge given the books format but I've read other similar books that seem like they are more purposeful, even if its just deciding to focus on a more specific time scale. Would be interested to read an updated version of the book especially if it gave more airtime to climate change.

[Cathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is just as advertised: articles from the 2000's focused on water in the West. The articles are generally well-written and the book as a whole exposes environmental issues including continued ground-water contamination, water shortages and the apportioning of the Colorado River. If you are following any water-related issues (from agriculture to forest fires), this is a useful and interesting read.

[brinley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I mean, if water's your thing, this was a pretty informative collection of essays about what's up in the West.