This paper presents knowledge gaps and critiques on the water–energy–food (WEF) nexus
that have emerged since the concept of the WEF nexus was proposed by the World …

Electricity generation often requires large amounts of water, most notably for cooling
thermoelectric power generators and moving hydroelectric turbines. This so-called …

Water is essential for electricity and heat production. This study assesses the consumptive
water footprint (WF) of electricity and heat generation per world region in the three main …

Intra-national electricity transmission drives virtual water transfer from electricity production
regions to electricity consumption regions. In China, the water-intensive thermoelectric …

As the EU energy system transitions to low carbon, the technology choices should consider
a broader set of criteria. The use of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) prevents burden shift …

This study reveals the spatial distribution of water withdrawal and consumption by thermal
power generation and the associated water stress at catchment level in China based on a …

The electric power sector both affects and is affected by climate change. Numerous studies
highlight the potential of the power sector to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Yet fewer …

The energy sector is increasingly facing water scarcity constraints in many regions around
the globe, especially in China, where the unprecedented large-scale construction of coal …

Wastewater and power utilities in the United States have an enormous opportunity to
collaborate on the mutually beneficial uses of reclaimed water. Despite close proximity to …

This paper investigates the linkage between regional electricity pricing and water resources
based on an accounting of the electricity-related virtual water (VW) transmissions in the …