Water on Earth: The Story of Its Origin, Habitats, Neglect and Regeneration

Book Details

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Author: Shruti Mathur

• Language: English

• Binding: Hardcover

• ISBN: 9788131609002

• Pages: 296

• Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.8 x 1.1 inches

About the Book
The availability of water per capita has been on a steady decline. From over 6000 cubic meters per person in 1947, it is projected to drop to less than 1150 cubic meters by 2050, a level deemed insufficient for healthy living by the World Health Organization. As the global population is expected to surpass 9 billion by 2050, water scarcity could escalate into a global crisis, leading to crop failures, ecosystem breakdowns, and industrial collapse. In India, the majority of the population depends on groundwater, which is rapidly depleting across the country. Rivers are drying up, fertile lands are becoming deserts, and the effects of global warming exacerbate the situation.

This book seeks to raise scientific awareness about water habitats, its global distribution, and the importance of groundwater, rivers, and surface water. It introduces concepts like groundwater recharge, water regeneration through greenhouses, desalination techniques, and modern methods of freshwater production. The book also covers the emerging concept of the ‘water footprint’ of crops and commodities, encouraging individuals to contribute to rational water utilization decisions.

Contents

• Introduction

• Traditional Reverence for Water

• Origin of Fresh Water on Earth and its Habitats

• Global Distribution of Water

• Ground Water

• Water in Indian Rivers

• Properties of Water

• Water Harvesting

• Desalination of Sea Water for Potable Use

About the Author
Shruti Mathur, a recipient of the Young Scientists’ Award from the Indian Science Congress, is currently an Associate Professor of Biotechnology at Amity University, Jaipur. With a strong commitment to addressing water shortages, she aims to equip society with scientific knowledge about water. She has guided research students and has published extensively in reputable international journals. Rajendra Kumar, former Director of the Regional Research Laboratory (CSIR), Bhopal, has contributed significantly to environmental issues related to global warming. He has also participated in UN workshops on climate control.