Effects of global warming on the physical, chemical, ecological structure and function and biodiversity of freshwater ecosystems are not well understood and there are many opinions on how to adapt aquatic environments to global warming in order to minimize the negative effects of climate change. This book presents a synthesis of the latest research on a whole range of inland water habitats -- lakes, running water, wetlands -- and offers novel and timely suggestions for future research, monitoring and adaptation strategies. A global approach encompasses systems from the arctic to the...