Groundwater vulnerability on small islands

S. Holding, D. M. Allen (), S. Foster, A. Hsieh, I. Larocque, J. Klassen and S. C. Van Pelt
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S. Holding: Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive
D. M. Allen: Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive
S. Foster: Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive
A. Hsieh: Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive
I. Larocque: Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive
J. Klassen: Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive
S. C. Van Pelt: Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive

Nature Climate Change, 2016, vol. 6, issue 12, 1100-1103

Abstract: Aquifer characteristics and water use data for 43 widely distributed small island states indicate that 44% are in a state of water stress. While recharge is projected to increase on 12 islands it is projected to decrease by up to 58% on the other 31.

Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1038/nclimate3128

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