Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam Versus Aswan High Dam: A View from Egypt (1st ed. 2019) (The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry #79)

By: Abdelazim M. Negm and Sommer Abdel-Fattah

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Synopsis: This unique volume discusses various aspects of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) and the Aswan High Dam (AHD) including their positive and negative impacts. It presents up-to-date research findings by Egyptian scientists and researchers covering several interesting hot topics under the following main themes: · Major impacts of GERD compared with the AHD · Environmental impacts of the AHD · Modeling scenarios investigating the impacts of GERD on the AHD and downstream · Environmental and social impacts of GERD on Egypt · Status and assessment of the sediment of the AHD reservoir and modeling the impacts of GERD on Lake Nubia sediment accumulation · Proposed scenarios for maximizing the benefits of the AHD reservoir · International aspects of GERD and the AHD The volume also offers a set of conclusions and recommendations to optimize the cooperation between Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia. It appeals to postgraduate students, researchers, scientists, professionals and policy planners.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9783319956008
Related ISBNs:: 9783319955995
Publisher:: Springer International Publishing
Date of Addition:: 10/26/18
Copyrighted By:: Springer
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
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Categories:: Nonfiction, Science, Outdoors and Nature, Earth Sciences, Politics and Government
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