The bioenergy and water nexus
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Author list: Gheewala S.H., Berndes G., Jewitt G.
Publication year: 2011
Volume number: 5
Issue number: 4
Start page: 353
End page: 360
Number of pages: 8
ISSN: 1932-104X
eISSN: 1932-104X
Languages: English-Great Britain (EN-GB)
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Abstract
Promotion of energy from biomass for reducing greenhouse gas emissions has led to increased usage of freshwater, especially during the cultivation of biomass. This has raised concerns about the increase in water stress, particularly in countries that are already facing water shortages. Attempts are being made to characterize the effect of water demand induced inter alia by increased bioenergy usage. Also, alternatives are being developed to mitigate such impacts by improved management so that bioenergy can be beneficially utilized. Future studies on bioenergy will need to take into consideration the water aspect so that the trade-offs between climate change mitigation and water stress are addressed. ฉ 2011 Society of Chemical Industry and John Wiley & Sons, Ltd Copyright ฉ 2011 Society of Chemical Industry and John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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assessment, Bioenergy, Impacts
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