In this study, the water footprint (blue, green and grey WF) and virtual water theory were
used to uniform measure the new challenges (population growth, population urbanization …

Exploring the coupling characteristics of regional water resources and food security helps to
promote the sustainable development of grain production and is of great significance for …

With 80% water resources in the south and 65% arable land in the north, China is facing a
rigorous challenge due to the spatial mismatch between water distribution and food & …

With the rapid development of society and economy, changes happened dramatically in the
food consumption and structure among Chinese residents. This paper analyzes the impact …

The production and consumption of grain and energy need physical water resources which
causes the virtual water circulation. The recycling of water requires energy, and the food …

Agriculture accounts for 61% of fresh water consumption in China. Although population and
diet have a significant impact on water consumption, little is known about the reasons for …

Energy security, food security, and water security have become the three most prominent
problems in human survival and sustainable development. The three are interrelated and …

The notion of water footprint provides a novel perspective for understanding the relationship
between physical water and virtual water, especially in agricultural production. In this study …

China is a country with a serious water shortage. Irrigation water accounts more than 60% of
total water use. With the nation's population forecasted to peak approximately 2030, the …

In addition to quantity-induced water scarcity, China at present faces quality-induced water
scarcity under the background of rapid urbanization and industrialization. Urban household …