Environmental Sustainability Issues in the South Texas–Mexico Border Region

Ramirez, David; Ren, Jianhong; Jones, Kim D.; Lamm, Harriet

Environmental sustainability issues in a fragile, semi-arid region and its coastal area, which experience climate changes from extreme drought conditions to the effects of hurricanes over a period of weeks to years, provide specific challenges for the ecosystems and the populations existing within the region.  The research presented focuses on the problems and some solutions specific to the South Texas-Mexico border region, on both sides of the Rio Grande, focusing on water and air pollution. 

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2013-09-16

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9789400771215

DOI: 10.1007/978-94-007-7122-2

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 198