At what scale does water saving really save water? Lessons from the use of resource conservation technologies in Pakistan.(Feature) From: Journal of Soil and Water Conservation | Date: March 1, 2007| Author: Ahmad, Mobin-ud-Din; Giordano, Mark; Turral, Hugh; Masih, Ilyas; Masood, Zubair | COPYRIGHT 2007 Soil & Water Conservation Society. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Water scarcity is a growing concern around the world. Opportunities to develop new water supplies are declining while new demands for industrial and urban uses and the environment are growing.

Globally, agriculture accounts for some 70% of global water diversions, and the agricultural sector is the single largest consumer of water in most countries. In addition, water used in agriculture is typically considered to have lower economic value than when applied for "new" use...

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