This book offers a critical evaluation of current scientific work on defining the issue of sustainability and on measuring progress towards a sustainable state. It aims to provide a common understandi
Over time, the increased use of fresh water for agriculture and industry together with contamination from discharges of pollutants, mean that ever more areas of the planet are becoming water-stressed.
Presents the proceedings of a conference cosponsored by the Colorado Advanced Technology Institute and the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Reviews recent advances that are expanding th