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Showing 1 to 12 of 12 for “"food-energy-water"”.
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Valuation tool for food-energy-water portfolio outcomes
… the ever-growing literature on valuation of Food-Energy-Water System (FEWS) portfolio elements, there remains no resource that consolidates methods for valuing multiple FEWS elements in one space. This study addresses this need by developing a valuation module that uses established methods …
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Mapping the phosphorus recovery benefits from centralized infrastructure in the food-energy-water nexus
Submission original under an indefinite embargo labeled 'Open Access'. The submission was exported from vireo on 2024-09-16 without embargo terms
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Exposure of urban food-energy-water (FEW) supply chains to water scarcity in China
Meeting the basic needs of urban residents for food, energy, and water (FEW) resources is a national security concern for China. FEW systems are tightly interconnected, with food and energy production heavily reliant on water resources. Urban areas face local water scarcity challenges in their …
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The resource demands and water stress of cities: A study of the U.S. urban food-energy-water nexus
… growth increase demands for commodities such as food, energy, and water in cities. Energy and food production depend on water resources, and piped treated water and wastewater systems depend on energy resources, representing aspects of the food-energy-water nexus. Because water resources are used …
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The food-energy-water-land-biodiversity (FEWLB) nexus through the lens of the local level : an agricultural case study
… focuses on the local level implementation of the food, energy, water, land and biodiversity (FEWLB) nexus framework, and assesses farmers' understanding and implementation of nexus thinking in relation to the support of the Bergrivier Municipality. Agriculturalists (farmers) have been described as …
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Sustainable Management of Water Resources and Hydropower Projects in the Context of the Food-Energy-Water Nexus in the Mekong River Basin
… The construction of the dams for the supply of energy has a wide-ranging effect on the downstream regions of reservoirs, causing unprecedented and devastating damage to the environment and livelihood of people. The dissertation examines the optimal operation of the dams for the equitable …
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Quantifying The Linkages Between US' Water Resources And Its Production Of Food, Energy, And Water
Water is a critical resource that is essential for human well-being and economic development. Many regions around the world face ongoing water scarcity and competition over water resources. Climate change, other drastic social changes, and population and economic growth can significantly impact the …
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Advancing Forward Osmosis for Energy-efficient Wastewater Treatment towards Enhanced Water Reuse and Resource Recovery
Current treatment of wastewater can effectively remove the contaminants; however, the effluent is still not widely reused because of some undesired substances like pathogens and trace organic chemicals. To promote water reuse, membrane-based technologies have emerged as a robust and more efficient …
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Toward circular and sustainable nitrogen (N) management in the US and globally
… N use has generated widespread air and water pollution, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and ecosystem degradation, undermining food-energy-water (FEW) sustainability. Despite substantial efforts to improve farm-level nutrient management, persistent nutrient pollution indicates that N …
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Evaluating the potential of phosphorous recovery from wet milling and dry grind corn facilities using chemical precipitation
… a vital role in defining the sustainability of Food-Energy-Water nexus related to crop production, animal production, water pollution, resource recycling, and energy flows. Majority of domestic ethanol production in United States uses corn as its raw material. The co-products produced during the …
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The blue city: Urban metabolism and the energy-water nexus
… an increased demand for resources including water, food, and energy. The study of resource consumption in cities and urban environments, therefore, offers potential for conservation and efficiency increases. Water resources are integral to the necessary functioning of the city and its future …
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Treatment of post hydrothermal liquefaction wastewater and suitability for hydroponic lettuce production
… biocrude oil has the potential to address the food-energy-water (FEW) nexus in junction with food production and water filtration using the wastewater from the process. This aqueous byproduct of the HTL process, post-hydrothermal liquefaction wastewater (PHWW), has the potential to be used as a …