Energy sector is one of the largest consumers of water in a drought-threatened world

 

The implications of the global water footprint of energy generation are phenomenal, writes Gary Bilotta of the University of Brighton. He warns that if policy makers fail to take into account the links between energy and water, we may come to a point in many parts of the world where it is water availability that is the main determinant of the energy sources available for use. Courtesy The Conversation.

 

http://www.energypost.eu/energy-sector-one-largest-consumers-water-drought-threatened-world/