The water–energy–food nexus in European countries: A review and future perspectives

S Rezaei Kalvani, F Celico - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
The interaction between water, energy, and food as the water–energy–food (WEF) nexus
has drawn much attention recently to solve upcoming uncertainty in food security. The aim of …

Assessing life cycle water use and pollution of coal-fired power generation in China using input-output analysis

L Chai, X Liao, L Yang, X Yan - Applied Energy, 2018 - Elsevier
In the present study, both water depletion and degradation in the life cycle of power
generation at coal-fired power plants in China are quantified using a mixed-unit input-output …

[HTML][HTML] Sustainability implications of service life on residential buildings–An application of life cycle sustainability assessment framework

SY Janjua, PK Sarker, WK Biswas - Environmental and Sustainability …, 2021 - Elsevier
Sustainable building design should consider durability, affordability, resource conservation,
intra and inter-generational social equity aspects, and stakeholder's perspective throughout …

A review of water-energy-food-ecosystems Nexus research in the Mediterranean: evolution, gaps and applications

E Lucca, J El Jeitany, G Castelli, T Pacetti… - Environmental …, 2023 - iopscience.iop.org
Abstract The Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus has gained recognition as an innovative
approach for analyzing the interconnectedness of global resource systems and achieving …

Between saying and doing, in the end there is the cost of capital: Evidence from the energy sector

D Morrone, R Schena, D Conte… - … Strategy and the …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
One of the crucial challenges in energy management is the conversion to sustainable
operations. The present work is an attempt to verify whether financial institutions are able to …

Sustainability assessment of energy sector development in China and European Union

W Su, D Zhang, C Zhang… - Sustainable …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Energy efficiency, development of renewable energy resources, decarbonization, and
energy security are the key energy policy priorities of the European Union and China. Based …

Detection and interpretation of recent and historical streamflow alterations caused by river damming and hydropower production in the Adige and Inn river basins …

TP Ciria, D Labat, G Chiogna - Journal of hydrology, 2019 - Elsevier
In alpine catchments, fluctuations of river discharge occur at multiple temporal scales due to
natural (eg, snow and glacier melt) and anthropogenic factors (eg, reservoir and hydropower …

Decreasing water footprint of electricity and heat by extensive green roofs: Case of southern italy

B Pirouz, SA Palermo, M Maiolo, N Arcuri, P Piro - Sustainability, 2020 - mdpi.com
Electrical and energy production have a noticeable water footprint, and buildings′ share of
global energy consumption is about 40%. This study presents a comprehensive …

Adaptation and sustainability of water management for rice agriculture in temperate regions: The Italian case‐study

M Zampieri, A Ceglar, G Manfron… - Land Degradation & …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
We review, analyse, and discuss the recent evolution and the future sustainability of rice
paddy fields in Italy—the largest European producer—using outcomes from available …

[HTML][HTML] Theoretical design for ascertaining sustainability of energy systems with special reference to the competing renewable energy schemes

S Banerjee - Resources, Environment and Sustainability, 2022 - Elsevier
A single criterion assessment tool for gradation of the competing energy devices, was
considered important for advancing R&D for improving upon their performance efficiency …