Peak Water

How We Built Civilisation on Water and Drained the World Dry

Author: Alexander Bell

From the hanging gardens of Babylon and the ancient myth of the Nile to the glittering fountains of Las Vegas, water constantly emerges as humanity's most precious resource. Yet, as Alexander Bell describes in Peak Water, this simple technology that underpins the very foundation of our modern society is at its bursting point. How did we get here, and what can we do change? Turn a page and find the key to solving the global fresh water crisis.

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Ever wonder what would happen if you turned on the tap and nothing came out? Well, journalist Alexander Bell sets just that dilemma before his readers, taking them on a compelling journey through the history of fresh water to uncover the links between water, civilization, religion and politics. With accessible and animated storytelling, Peak Water reveals just how close we are to running out of fresh water - and how to avoid the dramatic consequences that may ensue.

About the Author

Alexander Bell worked as a journalist for the BBC, The Observer and the Herald. He reported from around the world and in the UK on conflicts and major events. Over time, he began to think that the greatest story of the age was how mankind lives on the planet. He became fascinated by water -- the way it influences the shape of so many things, and the assumption that the next big war would be over water. He wrote this book to share that fascination and introduce a wide readership to a vital issue. He lives in Edinburgh with his daughter.

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Peak water is the point when the available water is not enough to meet the demands of the world's growing population. We might live on a watery world, but we are exhausting accessible supplies. Many parts of the world are already facing this crisis, and not only in the developing world. Some of the places experiencing 'peak water' are in the USA, Europe and the UK. Even the wettest lands will be engulfed in the global catastrophe that looms - this is the issue of our age.