Water and sustainable development : opportunities for the chemical sciences : a workshop report to the Chemical Sciences Roundtable

Experts in the areas of water science and chemistry from the government, industry, and academic arenas discussed ways to maximize opportunities for these disciplines to work together to develop and apply simple technologies while addressing some of the world's key water and health problems. Since global water challenges cross both scientific disciplines, the chemical sciences have the ability to be a key player in improving the lives of billions of people around the world. A Workshop Was Organized By The Chemical Sciences Roundtable Of Bcst (board On Chemical Sciences And Technology) On The Topic Water And Sustainable Development: Opportunities For The Chemical Sciences. The Workshop Brought Together Top Experts In The Area Of Water Science And Technology And Leaders In Chemistry And Chemical Engineering From Government, Industry, And Academia. This Interaction Was Intended To Enhance The Synergy Between These Two Communities And Help Engage A Broader Cross Section Of The Chemical Sciences Community In This Important Arena Of Science And Technology. The Workshop Sessions Provided Technical Background And Explored Enhanced Roles That The Chemical Sciences R&d Community Might Play In Identifying And Addressing The Issues That Make Water A Critical Limiting Factor In Human Economic Development And Sustainability. The Goal Of The Workshop Was To Inform The Chemical Sciences Roundtable. In That Process, It May Also Engage The Broad Chemical Sciences Community In Addressing The Question Of How To Ensure The Adequate Supply Of Water That Is Required For Public Health, Sustainable Agriculture And Food Security, Energy Generation, And Economic Growth. Parry Norling, Frankie Wood-black, Tina M. Masciangioli, Editors ; Chemical Sciences Roundtable, Board On Chemical Sciences And Technology, Division On Earth And Life Studies, National Research Council Of The National Academies. Includes Bibliographical References. Issued Also In Printing. This Study Was Supported By Research Corporation Under Grant No. Gg0066; The U.s. Department Of Energy Under Grant No. De-fg-02-95er14556; The National Institutes Of Health Under Grant No. N01-od-4-2139, Task Order 25; And The National Science Foundation Under Grant No. Che-0328197. Mode Of Access: World Wide Web.